Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL)

Sprout Social

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will only use Sprout Social to manage DHS social media accounts listed on the DHS Social Media Directory to improve the delivery of information and services to the general public, while promoting transparency and accountability, as a service for those seeking information about, or services from, the Department. 

Hootsuite

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will only use Hootsuite to manage DHS social media accounts listed on the DHS Social Media Directory to improve the delivery of information and services to the general public, while promoting transparency and accountability, as a service for those seeking information about, or services from, the Department. 

Truth Social

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will only use the Truth Social accounts listed on the DHS Social Media Directory for external relations (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to make DHS information and services widely available to the general public, and promote transparency and accountability. 

Mural

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will only use Mural for coordination of unclassified/non-FOUO external relations efforts (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to help make DHS information and services widely available to the general public and promote transparency and accountability.

Reddit

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will only use the Reddit accounts listed on the DHS Social Media Directory for external relations (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to make DHS information and services widely available to the general public, and promote transparency and accountability. 

Bluesky

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will only use the Bluesky accounts listed on the DHS Social Media Directory for external relations (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to make DHS information and services widely available to the general public, and promote transparency and accountability. 

DHS Legal Authorities that Prohibit Discrimination Against Faith-Based Communities

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is committed to protecting the civil rights of all members of the public, including members of faith-based communities. DHS prohibits discrimination against members of America’s faith-based communities in DHS and DHS funded programs, through these and other legal authorities

Language Access Plan: U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Faith-Based Rule at DHS

In March 2024, DHS, and eight other federal organizations, published a joint final rule entitled “Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations,” with the goal of expanding the availability of social services to America’s communities, including historically underserved and marginalized communities. 

Faith-Based Rule at DHS

In March 2024, DHS and eight other federal organizations published a joint final rule, with the goal of expanding the availability of social services to America’s communities.