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Department of Homeland Security Announces $300 Million in Direct Funding to Communities Receiving Migrants and $340 Million for A New Competitive Awards Process

DHS, through the FEMA and CBP, announced $300 million in grants through the Shelter and Services Program (SSP), authorized by Congress to support communities that are providing services to migrants.

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New DHS Textile Enforcement Actions Crack Down on Illicit Trade to Support 500,000 American Textile Jobs

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is outlining an enhanced strategy to combat illicit trade and level the playing field for the American textile industry, which accounts for over 500,000 U.S. jobs and is critical for our national security.

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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Death of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna and Two National Guardsmen

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement on the death of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna and two National Guardsmen.

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Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on Federal Court Decision to Allow Parole Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans to Continue

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued the following statement following U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton’s decision to allow the Biden-Harris Administration’s parole processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans to continue.

 

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Retention Memo to CBP Concerning Periodic Review of Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response Program

CRCL conducted a periodic review of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's sexual abuse prevention and response program, including the DHS regulation under the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), the DHS Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Sexual Abuse in Confinement Facilities.

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Retention Memo to CBP Regarding Gang Membership in DHS Custody

CRCL received allegations and reviewed information alleging that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) were using unreliable or unverified information to identify individuals as gang members, gang affiliates, and related accusations, and then using this information in immigration enforcement activities and immigration proceedings.

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Summary of CRCL’s Recommendations and CBP’s Response: Integration of the Use of Force Review Boards

This is a summary of CRCL's Recommendation Memorandum to CBP regarding the integration of the CBP Use of Force Review Boards. CBP concurred with all three of CRCL’s recommendations.

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Summary of CRCL Recommendation Memorandum and CBP's Response: U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector

This is a summary of CRCL's Recommendation Memorandum to CBP that followed an onsite investigation within the U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector. CBP concurred with seven recommendations, partially concurred with three, and non-concurred with two.

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Summary of CRCL’s Recommendations and CBP’s Response: Removal of Mobility Device

This is a summary of CRCL's Recommendation Memorandum to CBP about CBP’s handling of a disability modification request by an individual with a mobility device in U.S. Border Patrol custody. CBP concurred with CRCL’s one recommendation.

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Summary of CRCL Recommendation Memorandum and CBP's Response: Vehicular Pursuits

This is a summary of CRCL's Recommendation Memorandum to CBP regarding vehicle pursuits by CBP personnel. CBP concurred with 17 of CRCL’s recommendations and partially concurred with four.