Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO)

The CIS Ombudsman's Listening Session: Get to Know OIDO

October 14, 2021, the Office of the CIS Ombudsman hosted a listening session about DHS’s new Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO).

Privacy Documents for OIDO

Privacy Documents for Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO)

DHS/OIDO/PIA-001 Immigration Detention Case Management System

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO or Office) is an independent office responsible for objectively and impartially reviewing cases submitted by, or on behalf of, individuals affected by potential misconduct, excessive force, violations of rights of individual detainees, or violations of law, standards of professional conduct, contract terms, policy related to immigration detention, or detention standards that occurred while in immigration detention by DHS officers, or other contracted, subcontracted, or cooperating entity personnel. Thereafter OIDO seeks to resolve the matter or provide redress as appropriate.

OIDO Annual Reports to Congress

By statute, the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman shall prepare a report to Congress each year to report on its activities, findings, and recommendations.

Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman