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Expert Recommendations Memo for Onsite Investigation at Theo Lacy Facility in Orange, California

In response to complaints allegations summarized herein, CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange, California on December 8, 2015.

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Information for Law Enforcement Officials: Immigration Options for Victims of Human Trafficking

This two-page fact sheet informs law enforcement officials and answers frequently asked questions on the immigration relief options for victims of human trafficking through DHS (ICE and USCIS). The sheet covers Continued Presence and U and T visas.

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Close Memo for Onsite Investigation at Eloy Detention Center, Eloy, Arizona

CRCL conducted an investigation into two deaths and two suicides of individuals in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), at the Eloy Detention Center (EDC) located in Eloy, Arizona. CRCL's review of EDC focused in large part on medical care, mental health care, and suicide prevention and intervention, as well as other conditions of detention issues raised in the complaints.

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Fiscal Year 1998 Statistical Yearbook - Immigrant Tables

1998 Statistical Yearbook - Immigrant Tables

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Alternate DFO (as of June 5, 2013)

Alternate Designated Federal Officials List (as of June 5, 2013)

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Johnson for a House Committee on the Judiciary hearing titled “Oversight of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses counterterrorism, aviation security, federal .gov cybersecurity and immigration/border security.

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Hoja informativa: Seguridad fronteriza y control de inmigración sensatos y eficaces

El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (Department of Homeland Security o DHS) se enfoca en velar por el cumplimiento de las leyes de inmigración de Estados Unidos de manera sensata y eficaz, a fin de proteger mejor la seguridad pública y fronteriza, y la integridad del sistema de inmigración.

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Open Borders: The Impact of Presidential Amnesty on Border Security”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses President Obama’s announced series of executive actions to begin to fix the nation’s immigration system.

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Close Memo for Onsite Investigation at Stewart Detention Center, Lumpkin, Georgia

CRCL received a report written by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Georgia regarding immigration detention conditions at Georgia facilities, including Stewart Detention Center. The report raised concerns about conditions of detention at Stewart related to correctional operations, medical care, and mental health care. CRCL opened complaints based on the information in the report, and also based upon separate complaints received raising similar concerns.

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2014 Laws with DHS Impacts

The Department tracks legislation impacting DHS operations and equities from initial drafting and introduction until final passage and Presidential signature. Here you can find some of the new laws impacting DHS.