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Recommendations Memo to CBP Concerning Title 42

This memorandum provides policy recommendations to CBP to better enable CBP to protect and safeguard undocumented individuals who seek to enter or who unlawfully enter the United States during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and who are subjected to expulsion under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) public health authority in 42 U.S.C. § 265 ("Title 42"). Specifically, this memorandum provides policy recommendations to CBP regarding medical care and humanitarian protections. 

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Recommendations Memo Concerning La Palma Corrections Center

CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for ICE detainees at the La Palma Correction Center in Eloy, Arizona. CRCL’s virtual onsite investigation occurred February 22-25, 2021, and was in response to allegations received regarding general conditions of detention, inadequate medical care of detainees, and environmental health and safety concerns at the facility.

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Recommendations Memo Concerning Otero Processing Center

CRCL conducted a virtual onsite investigation into conditions of detention for ICE detainees at the Otero County Processing Center in Otero, New Mexico on November 30-December 3, 2020. CRCL’s review of the facility focused in large part on operations in the areas of medical care, mental health care, environmental health and safety, and conditions of confinement.

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DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During the 2021 Wildfire Season

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is concerned about the potential impact of the 2021 wildfire season to western and southwestern portions of the United States.  Our highest priority remains the preservation of life and safety.

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DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During the 2021 Wildfire Season

DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During the 2021 Wildfire Season

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Recommendations Memo to CBP Concerning Alleged Nationality and Place of Birth Discrimination at the Blaine Port of Entry

In this memorandum, CRCL provides analysis and recommendations to CBP resulting from CRCL’s investigation into complaints alleging nationality and birth discrimination at the Blaine Port of Entry. 

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Recommendations Memo Concerning Stewart Detention Center

CRCL conducted a virtual onsite at the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia to review the conditions of detention for ICE detainees. Specifically, CRCL investigated four COVID-19 related deaths and reviewed additional allegations concerning medical and mental health care and conditions of detention received since March 2020.

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The CIS Ombudsman’s Webinar Series: Naturalization and Immigrant Integration

On June 23, 2021, the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services hosted a public webinar to discuss naturalization and immigrant integration.

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Retention Memo to CBP Concerning Tucson Sector Onsite Investigation

This memorandum notifies CBP that CRCL will conduct an onsite investigation within the Tucson Sector.  CRCL will be reviewing CBP's general adherence to relevant CBP and sector policies and procedures regarding short-term custody.

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Retention Memo to ICE Concerning Adelanto Processing Center

CRCL has opened complaints alleging that ICE has potentially violated the civil rights and civil liberties of detainees in ICE custody at the Adelanto Processing Center (Adelanto) in Adelanto, CA.