Civil Rights

Quarterly Outreach to Recipients of DHS Financial Assistance on Meeting Civil Rights Requirements

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) provides quarterly outreach to recipients of DHS financial assistance.  The quarterly emails provide up-to-date information on reminders, resources, upcoming events, and FAQs to assist recipients in understanding and meeting their civil rights requirements.

CRCL Expert Recommendations Memo Concerning Investigation at Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas

CRCL conducted an in-person onsite investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas from September 20-24, 2021.

DHS Technology Accessibility Issue Reporting Form

This form is used to assist you with reporting a technology accessibility issue or initiating a complaint under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. You should use this form if you are an individual with a disability, and because of that disability, you are having difficulty accessing ICT provided by the Department.

DHS Statement on the Importance of Seeking Safety and Support Regardless of Immigration Status Following Recent Wildfires in Colorado

Recommendation Memo on Virtual Onsite Investigation at Winn Correctional Center in Winnfield, Louisiana

CRCL conducted a virtual onsite investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the Winn Correction Center in Winnfield, Louisiana from July 26-29, 2021. As part of the onsite investigation, CRCL used four independent subject-matter experts in conditions of detention, environmental health and safety, medical care, and mental health care. At the close of the investigation, CRCL held an exit briefing in which it discussed its findings with leadership from the ICE Field Office, ICE Headquarters, and Winn. 

Recommendation Memo Related to the Implementation of Migrant Protection Protocols

This memorandum provides a summary of findings as well as policy recommendations regarding implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Language Resources to Support Operation Allies Welcome

The DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties has worked collaboratively with a network of professional translators and interpreters that to develop these resources in support of Operation Allies Welcome, the U.S. operation welcoming vulnerable Afghans to the United States.

DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During Hurricane Ida

Translations of the DHS statement on safety and immigration enforcement during Hurricane Ida.

Translations: DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During Tropical Storm Henri

The following are translations of the DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During Tropical Storm Henri.

Translations: DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During Tropical Storm Fred

The following are translations of the DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During Tropical Storm Fred.