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Close Summary: Buffalo Service Processing Center

​​​​​​This is a summary of CRCL’s Recommendation Memorandum to ICE in February 2024 that followed CRCL’s onsite investigation at the Buffalo Service Processing Center.  ICE responded to CRCL in June 2024 and concurred with 22 of CRCL’s recommendations, partially concurred with five, and non-concurred with eight.

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Close Summary: Pike County Correctional Facility

This is a summary of CRCL’s Recommendation Memorandum to ICE in January 2024 that followed CRCL’s onsite investigation at the Pike County Correctional Center.  ICE responded to CRCL in April 2024 and concurred with nine of CRCL’s recommendations, partially concurred with two, and non-concurred with nine.

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DHS Recognizes the Anniversary of Executive Order to Improve Language Access

At DHS, we are committed to ensuring that all persons in the United States, regardless of the language they speak, have meaningful access to the work of the Department. This commitment aligns with the DHS mission and Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency,” which recently celebrated its 24th anniversary. 

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

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 Hurricane Ernesto

During emergency events, 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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美国国土安全部关于在飓风黛比 (Debby) 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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Close Summary Regarding Onsite Investigation at Boone County Jail

On February 26, 2024, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforement responded to an Onsite Recommendation Memorandum issued in September 2023 by CRCL that followed a multidisciplinary onsite investigation at Boone County Jail. ICE concurred with 18 recommendations, partially concurred with three, and non-concurred with 13.

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

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 Hurricane Debby

During emergency events, the Department of Homeland Security 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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CIS Ombudsman Language Access Plans

The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) is committed to providing meaningful access to our office and activities for individuals with limited English proficiency.