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Recommendation Memorandum to ICE: Onsite at Orange County Jail

On July 18, 2023, CRCL issued ICE this memorandum providing recommendations in response to CRCL’s investigation into conditions of detention for noncitizens detained at the Orange County Jail in Goshen, New York.  CRCL’s onsite investigation occurred in October 2022, in response to complaints regarding excessive use of force, staff-noncitizen communication, and retaliation.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will use this Threads account for external relations (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to make information and services widely available to the general public, and promote transparency and accountability. DHS Office of Public Affairs (OPA) serves as the executive agent for the DHS Threads account and controls who at the Department has access to make changes to the account.

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Retention Memo to ICE Concerning Language Access Periodic Review

Pursuant to 6 U.S.C. § 345 and 42 U.S.C. § 2000ee-1, CRCL is conducting a periodic review of ICE's language access programs, policies, and services for limited English proficient (LEP) individuals in immigration detention. This investigation will assess ICE’s compliance with, and implementation of, ICE policies under Executive Order No. 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, (Aug. 11, 2000) (EO 13166).

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Summary of CRCL's Recommendations and ICE's Response: Moshannon Valley Processing Center

On May 22, 2023, ICE responded to a Key Civil Rights Findings and Recommendation Memorandum issued in November 2022 by CRCL that followed an onsite spot check investigation at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center.

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Summary of CRCL Recommendation Memorandum and CBP's Response: Behavior Management of Unaccompanied Children in Custody

On February 27, 2023, CBP responded to a Recommendation Memorandum issued in September 2022 by CRCL about policies concerning behavior management of unaccompanied children in U.S. Border Patrol custody.

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Summary of CRCL's Recommendations and ICE's Response: Clay County Jail

On March 20, 2023, ICE responded to an Expert Recommendation Memorandum issued in September 2022 by CRCL that followed a targeted onsite investigation at Clay County Jail.

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Summary of CRCL's Recommendations and ICE's Response: Ensuring Critical Services During Medical Isolation and Quarantine

On February 9, 2023, ICE responded to a Recommendation Memorandum issued in July 2022 by CRCL about ensuring critical services are provided to individuals who are housed in medical isolation and quarantine housing units.

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Summary of CRCL's Recommendations and ICE's Response: Erroneous Removal

On March 23, 2023, ICE responded to a Recommendation Memorandum issued in June 2022 by CRCL about the erroneous removal of a Guatemalan national previously in ICE detention.

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Voices for Change: Advocating for Inclusivity

[LIVESTREAM] On June 20 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm ET, the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties and DHS Pride are co-sponsoring an LGBTQI+ Pride Month Program, Voices for Change: Advocating for Inclusivity.

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Retention Memo to ICE Concerning Buffalo Service Processing Center

CRCL received allegations that ICE violated the civil rights and civil liberties of noncitizens at the Buffalo (Batavia) Service Processing Center (BSPC) in Batavia, New York. The purpose of this memorandum is to notify ICE of the complaints and describe the allegations, inform ICE that CRCL will retain the complaints and conduct a multidisciplinary onsite investigation, and explain how CRCL will work with ICE during the investigation.