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Follow-Up Memo Regarding CBP's Treatment of Children with Disabilities

This memorandum is a follow up to CBP's response to the September 10, 2020 memorandum from CRCL and the DHS Office of the General Counsel, titled "CBP's Treatment of Children with Disabilities." As set forth in the memorandum, CRCL investigated several  complaints alleging that CBP separated children with disabilities from their parents or legal guardians and offered eight policy recommendations. CBP responded on January 28, 2021.

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Recommendations Memo to CBP Concerning Title 42

This memorandum provides policy recommendations to CBP to better enable CBP to protect and safeguard undocumented individuals who seek to enter or who unlawfully enter the United States during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and who are subjected to expulsion under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) public health authority in 42 U.S.C. § 265 ("Title 42"). Specifically, this memorandum provides policy recommendations to CBP regarding medical care and humanitarian protections. 

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Recommendations Memo to CBP Concerning Alleged Nationality and Place of Birth Discrimination at the Blaine Port of Entry

In this memorandum, CRCL provides analysis and recommendations to CBP resulting from CRCL’s investigation into complaints alleging nationality and birth discrimination at the Blaine Port of Entry. 

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Retention Memo to CBP Concerning Tucson Sector Onsite Investigation

This memorandum notifies CBP that CRCL will conduct an onsite investigation within the Tucson Sector.  CRCL will be reviewing CBP's general adherence to relevant CBP and sector policies and procedures regarding short-term custody.

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National Terrorism Advisory Bulletin System Bulletin - May 14, 2021 - Translations

The Secretary of Homeland Security has issued a new National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the current heightened threat environment across the United States. The Bulletin will expire on August 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM EDT.

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Expert Recommendations Memo for Onsite Investigation at Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas

CRCL conducted an investigation (September 8-11, 2020) into conditions of detention for ICE detainees at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.

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DHS CRCL Statement in Support of AAPI Communities

DHS CRCL Statement in Support of AAPI Communities

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DHS CRCL Statement in Support of AAPI Communities

Consistent with President Biden’s statement in “Memorandum Condemning and Combating Racism, Xenophobia, and Intolerance Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States,” the Department of Homeland Security’s Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (DHS CRCL) condemns the recent hateful attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. 

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DHS Statement on Equal Access to COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccine Distribution Sites

DHS and its Federal government partners fully support equal access to the COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine distribution sites for undocumented immigrants. It is a moral and public health imperative to ensure that all individuals residing in the United States have access to the vaccine. DHS encourages all individuals, regardless of immigration status, to receive the COVID-19 vaccine once eligible under local distribution guidelines.

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Complaints, Compliance Reviews, and Designated Staff

This presentation provides information on what is needed to complete the DHS Civil Rights Evaluation Tool, which may assist recipients in meeting their administrative requirements.