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Retention Memo for Onsite Investigation at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas

CRCL opened complaints alleging that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) violated the civil rights and civil liberties of family members detained at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas. The allegations raised concerns regarding medical and mental health care, and conditions of detention. 

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Recommendations Memo to CBP and ICE Concerning Family Separation

This memorandum discusses the outcome of the investigation conducted by CRCL into allegations that CBP and ICE violated the civil rights or civil liberties of family members who were separated after crossing the U.S. border, based on inadequate or outdated policies and procedures, and with inadequate training,
oversight, and documentation.

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CRCL is Experiencing a High Volume of Calls

The DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) has received an extraordinarily large volume of calls regarding the administration’s zero-tolerance policy.  We are working diligently to document every contact we receive and are attempting to keep our voice mailbox clear for additional messages.

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Fact Sheet: Artesia Temporary Holding Facility for Adults with Children in Expedited Removal

Fact Sheet on the Artesia Temporary Holding Facility for Adults with Children in Expedited Removal.

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Close Memo for Onsite Investigation at Tensas Parish Detention Center in Waterproof, Louisiana

CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the Tensas Parish Detention Center in Waterproof, Louisiana. Following a collaborative process between ICE and CRCL that focused on findings and recommendations made by CRCL 's subject-matter experts, ICE informed CRCL that it is no longer using this facility. Consequently, as of the date of this memorandum, CRCL closed the complaints.

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Close Memo for Onsite Investigation at Farmville Detention Center, Farmville, Virginia

CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the Farmville Detention Center in Farmville, Virginia. Following a collaborative process between ICE and CRCL that focused on findings and recommendations made by CRCL's subject-matter experts, CRCL considers the issues identified by the experts to be resolved. Consequently, as of the date of this memorandum, CRCL closed the complaints.

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Close Memo for Onsite Investigation at Baker County Detention Center, Macclenny, Florida

CRCL conducted an investigation into medical care and other conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the Baker County Detention Center in Macclenny, Florida. Additionally, this memorandum serves to notify ICE that, following a collaborative process between ICE and CRCL, CRCL considers the issues identified by the experts to be resolved and the complaints closed.

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Close Memo for Onsite Investigation at McHenry County Adult Detention Center, Woodstock, Illinois

CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the McHenry County Adult Detention Center located in Woodstock, Illinois. Additionally this memorandum serves to notify ICE that, following a collaborative process between ICE and CRCL, CRCL considers the issues identified by the experts to be resolved and closed.

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Close Memo for Onsite Investigation at San Diego Detention Facility, San Diego, California

CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the San Diego Contract Detention Facility in San Diego, California. Following a collaborative process between ICE and CRCL that focused on findings and recommendations made by CRCL's subject-matter experts, CRCL considers the issues identified by the experts to be resolved. Consequently, CRCL closed the complaint listed above.

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Close Memo for Onsite Investigation at Otero County Processing Center, Chaparral, New Mexico

CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the Otero County Processing Center located in Chaparral, New Mexico. Following a collaborative process between ICE and CRCL that focused on findings and recommendations made by CRCL's subject-matter experts, CRCL considers the issues identified by the experts tobe resolved. Consequently, CRCL closed the complaint listed above.