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Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL)

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DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During Tropical Storm Nicholas

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is closely monitoring the potential impact of Tropical Storm Nicholas. Our highest priority remains the preservation of life and safety.

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Recommendations Memo Concerning Otay Mesa Detention Center

CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for ICE detainees at the Otay Mesa Detention Center. CRCL’s virtual investigation occurred from October 26-28, 2020 and was in response to complaints alleging civil rights and civil liberties violations at OMDC related to general medical and mental health care, conditions of detention, and environmental health and safety.

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DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During Hurricane Ida

Translations of the DHS statement on safety and immigration enforcement during Hurricane Ida.

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DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During Hurricane Ida

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is closely monitoring the potential impact of Hurricane Ida. Our highest priority remains the preservation of life and safety.

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Retention Memo to ICE Concerning Bluebonnet Detention Center

This memorandum notifies ICE of complaints and describes allegations, informing ICE that CRCL retained the complaints, and conducted an onsite investigation.

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DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During Tropical Storm Henri

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is closely monitoring the potential impact of Tropical Storm Henri. Our highest priority remains the preservation of life and safety.

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Follow Up Questions and Answers from the Naturalization Webinar

Follow up questions and answers from the Naturalization and Immigrant Integration Webinar.

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DHS Announces Alternatives to Detention Case Management Pilot Program 

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced a new Alternatives to Detention (ATD) Case Management Pilot Program (CMPP), which will provide voluntary case management and other services to ensure that noncitizens in removal proceedings have access to legal information and other critical services.

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DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During Tropical Storm Fred

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is closely monitoring the potential impact of Tropical Storm Fred. Our highest priority remains the preservation of life and safety.

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Follow-Up Memo Regarding CBP's Treatment of Children with Disabilities

This memorandum is a follow up to CBP's response to the September 10, 2020 memorandum from CRCL and the DHS Office of the General Counsel, titled "CBP's Treatment of Children with Disabilities." As set forth in the memorandum, CRCL investigated several  complaints alleging that CBP separated children with disabilities from their parents or legal guardians and offered eight policy recommendations. CBP responded on January 28, 2021.