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Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL)

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Declaración del DHS sobre la Seguridad y la Aplicación de La Ley Durante el Huracán Ian

DHS está trabajando con sus socios federales, estatales, locales, y no gubernamentales para apoyar las necesidades en las áreas afectadas por el huracán Ian.

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Determination Memo to CBP Concerning Section 504

The purpose of the memorandum is to inform CBP about the results of the investigation conducted by CRCL into the allegation that CBP discriminated against an unaccompanied minor in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794(a) (Section 504).

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CRCL Recommendations Memo on Implementation of ICE's Segregation Oversight Program

As a continuation of the extensive work that CRCL has done with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) related to the use and oversight of segregation for detained individualism ICE custody, and pursuant to CRCL's authority to “periodically review Department policies and procedures to ensure that the protection of civil rights and civil liberties.

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DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Hurricane Ian

ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) remind the public that sites that provide emergency response and relief are considered protected areas.

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Deklarasyon DHS sou Sekirite ak Ranfòsman Pandan Siklòn Ian

Depatman Sekirite Enteryè (DHS) ap travay ak li yo federal, eta, lokal, ak patnè gouvènman yo pou sipòte bezwen zòn ki ka afekte pa Siklòn Ian yo.

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Expert Recommendations Memo to ICE Concerning Torrance County Detention Facility

CRCL conducted an investigation concerning ICE detainees at Torrance County Detention Facility (Torrance) in Estancia, New Mexico. CRCL’s onsite investigation occurred June 27-30, 2022, and was in response to complaints regarding the conditions of detention, COVID-19 policies, medical care policies, mental health and suicide prevention and intervention policies, and environmental health and safety.

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DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement Following Recent Wildfires in California and the Water Crisis in Mississippi

September 2, 2022: DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement Following Recent Wildfires in California and Water Crisis in Mississippi translations.

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CRCL Recommendation Memo to CBP: Vehicular Pursuits

This memorandum provides analysis and subsequent recommendations by CRCL in connection with an investigation into multiple instances of serious bodily injury or death resulting from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) vehicular pursuits and likely resultant crashes.

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Recommendation Memorandum to CBP: CBP Office of Professional Responsibility

On September 2, 2022, CRCL issued CBP this memorandum providing recommendations in connection with a Use of Force Report of Investigation put forth by the CBP Office of Professional Responsibility.

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Determination Memo to CBP Concerning Section 504

The purpose of this memorandum is to inform CBP about the results of an investigation conducted by CRCL into the allegation that CBP discriminated against the complainant in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794(a) (Section 504).