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美国国土安全部关于在热带风暴弗朗辛 (Francine) 期间的安全与执法声明

在紧急事件发生期间，美国国土安全部 (DHS) 会与联邦、州、地方政府以及非政府合作伙伴合作，为那些受灾害影响地区的人们的需求提供支持。

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Tuyên bố của Bộ Nội An (DHS) về An toàn và Thực thi trong Cơn bão nhiệt đới Francine

Trong các trường hợp khẩn cấp, Bộ Nội An (Department of Homeland Security, DHS) làm việc với các đối tác cơ quan của liên bang, tiểu bang, địa phương và tổ chức phi chính phủ để trợ giúp các nhu cầu cho cư dân ở những khu vực có thể bị ảnh hưởng.

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Declaración del DHS sobre la Seguridad y la Aplicación de La Ley Durante la Tormenta Tropical Francine

Durante eventos de emergencia, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés) trabaja con sus socios federales, estatales, locales, y no gubernamentales para apoyar las necesidades de personas en las áreas que puedan ser afectadas.

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DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Tropical Storm Francine

During emergency events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) works with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the people in the areas that may be impacted.

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Close Summary: Spot Check at the Immigration Centers of America - Farmville

This is a summary of CRCL’s Recommendation Memorandum to ICE in March 2024 that followed CRCL’s onsite “spot check” investigation at the Immigration Centers of America – Farmville.  ICE responded to CRCL in July 2024 and concurred with 21 of CRCL’s recommendations, partially concurred with four, and non-concurred with eight.

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Close Summary: Disability Modifications at USCIS Application Support Centers

This is a summary of CRCL’s Recommendation Memorandum to USCIS in December 2023 about disability modifications at Application Support Centers.  USCIS responded to CRCL in June 2024 and concurred with CRCL’s one recommendation.

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Close Summary: CBP Hospital Discharge

This is a summary of CRCL’s Recommendation Memorandum to CBP in September 2023 about planning for hospital discharges of noncitizens in CBP custody.  CBP responded to CRCL in July 2024 and concurred with four of CRCL’s recommendations and partially concurred with one. 

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Retention Memorandum: Winn Correctional Center

On September 5, 2024, CRCL issued ICE this memorandum announcing its multidisciplinary onsite investigation at the Winn Correctional Center in Winnfield, Louisiana.  An investigation into allegations that ICE violated the civil rights and civil liberties of noncitizens detained by ICE at Winn.  

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Retention Memorandum: Multidisciplinary Onsite Investigation of Northwest ICE Processing Center

On August 21, 2024, CRCL issued ICE this memorandum announcing its multidisciplinary onsite investigation at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Washington.  

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Retention and Implementation Review Memorandum: Moshannon Valley Processing Center

On 16 August 2024, CRCL issued to ICE this memorandum announcing its onsite investigation at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center (MVPC) in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania.  An investigation into allegations that ICE violated the civil rights and civil liberties of noncitizens detained by ICE at the MVPC.