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Summary of CRCL's Recommendation and CBP's Response: Interacting with Passengers with Disabilities at the Miami International Airport

This is a summary of CRCL's Recommendation Memorandum to CBP about interacting with passengers with disabilities at the Miami International Airport. CBP concurred with CRCL’s one recommendation.

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Summary of CRCL’s Recommendations and CBP’s Response: Disability Discrimination During Preclearance Inspection

This is a summary of CRCL's Recommendation Memorandum to CBP about interactions with travelers with mental health conditions during preclearance inspection. CBP concurred with CRCL’s three recommendations.

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Summary of CRCL’s Recommendations and CBP’s Response: Convertible Virtual Currency in Financial Solvency Determinations

This is a summary of CRCL's Recommendation Memorandum to CBP about the consideration of convertible virtual currencies in financial solvency determinations. CBP partially concurred with all four of CRCL’s recommendations.

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Summary of CRCL Recommendation Memorandum and ICE's Response: Henderson Detention Center

This is a summary of CRCL's Recommendation Memorandum to ICE following an onsite investigation at the Henderson Detention Center. ICE concurred with five recommendations, partially concurred with seven, and non-concurred with 37. 

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Summary of CRCL’s Recommendations and ICE’s Response: Baker County Sherriff’s Office

This is a summary of CRCL's Recommendation Memorandum to ICE following a spot check investigation at the Baker County Sherriff’s Office. ICE concurred with eight recommendations, partially concurred with five, and non-concurred with six. 

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Retention Memo to ICE Concerning Onsite Investigation at Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump, Nevada

CRCL received allegations that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has violated the civil rights and civil liberties of noncitizens at the Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump, Nevada.

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DHS Issues Updated DHS Language Access Plan to Support its Workforce and Advance Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) joined interagency partners across the federal government in releasing its updated language access plan.

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Secretary Mayorkas Launches New Office of Homeland Security Statistics

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas launched the Office of Homeland Security Statistics (OHSS), which will advance the Department’s statistical reporting and analysis capabilities.

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Retention Memo to ICE and USCIS Concerning Credible Fear Process at the Torrance County Detention Center in Estancia, New Mexico

CRCL received complaints alleging that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services failed to provide confidential settings for credible fear interviews and did not provide credible fear decision documents to noncitizens at the Torrance County Detention Facility.

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 268 Employees at Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

On November 7, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) hosted an awards ceremony at DHS Headquarters to celebrate the workforce.