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Safeguarding civil rights and civil liberties is elemental to all the work we do at DHS.
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Close Summary: Disability Modifications at USCIS Application Support Centers
This is a summary of CRCL’s Recommendation Memorandum to USCIS in December 2023 about disability modifications at Application Support Centers. USCIS responded to CRCL in June 2024 and concurred with CRCL’s one recommendation.
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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.
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Close Summary: Fourth Amendment Protections
This is a summary of CRCL’s Recommendation Memorandum to ICE in August 2023 that followed CRCL’s investigation into allegations concerning ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) entering an individual’s complainant’s residence without a warrant. ICE responded to CRCL in February 2024, and non-concurred with all three of CRCL’s recommendations.
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Summary of CRCL's Recommendation and CBP's Response: Interacting with Passengers with Disabilities at the Miami International Airport
This is a summary of CRCL's Recommendation Memorandum to CBP about interacting with passengers with disabilities at the Miami International Airport. CBP concurred with CRCL’s one recommendation.
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Summary of CRCL’s Recommendations and CBP’s Response: Disability Discrimination During Preclearance Inspection
This is a summary of CRCL's Recommendation Memorandum to CBP about interactions with travelers with mental health conditions during preclearance inspection. CBP concurred with CRCL’s three recommendations.
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DHS Language Access Plans
The DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties joins its colleagues in releasing Language Access Plans for DHS Components and Offices.
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DHS and Federal Resources to Prevent Targeted Violence and Threats Handout - Translations
The DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) has developed a list of DHS and federal resources for communities to prevent targeted violence and threats.
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Quarterly Outreach to Recipients of DHS Financial Assistance on Meeting Civil Rights Requirements
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) provides quarterly outreach to recipients of DHS financial assistance. The quarterly emails provide up-to-date information on reminders, resources, upcoming events, and FAQs to assist recipients in understanding and meeting their civil rights requirements.
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Translations: DHS Statement on the Importance of Seeking Safety and Support Regardless of Immigration Status Following Recent Severe Weather in the South and Midwest
The following are translations of the DHS Statement on the Importance of Seeking Safety and Support Regardless of Immigration Status Following Recent Severe Weather in the South and Midwest.
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Management Directive 4010.2: Section 508 Program Management Office & Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides all employees and external customers, including those with disabilities, access to and use of information and data. In accordance with Title 29 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 794d, “Electronic and Information Technology” (commonly referred to as “Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act” or “Section 508”), this Directive defines the roles and responsibilities of Department officials to implement the Section 508 Program. Providing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) that is accessible to all people regardless of their disabilities is a DHS priority.