CIS Ombudsman Language Access Plans
The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) is committed to providing meaningful access to our office and activities for individuals with limited English proficiency.
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The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) is committed to providing meaningful access to our office and activities for individuals with limited English proficiency.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will only use WhatsApp channels listed on the DHS Social Media Directory for external relations (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to make information and services widely available to the general public, while promoting transparency and accountability, as a service for those seeking information about, or services from, the Department.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will only use the Snapchat accounts listed on the DHS Social Media Directory for external relations (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to make information and services widely available to the general public, while promoting transparency and accountability, as a service for those seeking information about, or services from, the Department.
These templates are designed to assist recipients in completing Section 4, Item 1-8 of the DHS Civil Rights Evaluation Tool.
As an office created to preserve and protect civil rights and civil liberties of all persons who are or may be impacted by DHS policies and activities, our Core Values reflect this and underpin everything we do at CRCL.
CRCL conducted a data-driven assessment of mental healthcare for women in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will use this Threads account for external relations (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to make information and services widely available to the general public, and promote transparency and accountability. DHS Office of Public Affairs (OPA) serves as the executive agent for the DHS Threads account and controls who at the Department has access to make changes to the account.
On February 27, 2023, CBP responded to a Recommendation Memorandum issued in September 2022 by CRCL about policies concerning behavior management of unaccompanied children in U.S. Border Patrol custody.
DHS recognizes the importance of effective communication with persons who are limited English proficient (LEP) across its many missions and functions and is committed to meeting the requirements of Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (August 11, 2000). The DHS Indigenous Languages Plan is a vehicle for strengthening language services to assist the Department in carrying out its mission.
September 2, 2022: DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement Following Recent Wildfires in California and Water Crisis in Mississippi translations.