CRCL Recommendation and Investigation Memos Collection
The DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties reviews and investigates civil rights and civil liberties complaints and alleged abuses filed by the public regarding DHS policies and activities. The investigations involve a range of alleged abuses, including violation of rights while in immigration detention. CRCL issues recommendations to the relevant DHS Component aimed at addressing any civil rights or civil liberties concerns identified as part of its investigation. Redacted memos and other documents related to these investigations are included in this library.
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Recommendation Memorandum to ICE: Spot-Check Onsite at Orange County Jail
On July 29, 2022, CRCL issued ICE this memorandum providing findings and recommendations in response to CRCL’s May 2022 onsite spot-check at the Orange County Jail in Goshen, New York. The onsite was a high-level review and resulted in 16 top-line recommendations.
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Determination Memo to CBP Concerning Section 504
The purpose of this memorandum is to inform CBP about the results of the investigation conducted by CRCL into the allegation that CBP discriminated against an unaccompanied minor in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794(a) (Section 504).
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CRCL Expert Recommendations Memo Concerning an Investigation at Adams County Correctional Center in Natchez, Mississippi
CRCL conducted a virtual onsite investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees at the Adams County Correctional Center in Natchez, Mississippi on May 23-26, 2022.
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CRCL Expert Recommendations Memo Concerning Investigation at Krome North Service Processing Center in Miami, Florida
CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at Krome North Service Processing Center in Miami, Florida.
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Retention Memo to USCIS and ICE Concerning Competency in Protection Screening
This memorandum notifies USCIS and ICE of complaints, describes allegations, and informs USCIS and ICE that CRCL retained these complaints for investigation.
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Determination Memo to ICE Concerning Section 504
The purpose of this memorandum is to inform ICE about the results of an investigation conducted by CRCL into the allegation that ICE discriminated against a complainant in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794(a) (Section 504).
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Retention Memo to ICE Concerning Seneca County Jail
This memorandum notifies ICE of complaints, describes allegations, and informs ICE that CRCL retained the complaints and other allegations for investigation.
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Expert Recommendations Memo to ICE Concerning South Louisiana ICE Processing Center
CRCL conducted a virtual onsite investigation into conditions of detention for ICE detainees at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Basile, Louisiana.
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Retention Memo to ICE Concerning Caroline Detention Facility
CRCL received complaints alleging that ICE violated individuals’ civil rights and civil liberties at the Caroline Detention Facility in Bowling Green, Virginia. The purpose of this memorandum is to notify ICE of the complaints, describe the allegations, and inform ICE that CRCL retained the complaints for investigation.
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Retention Memo to ICE Concerning Torrance County Detention Facility
CRCL opened complaints alleging that ICE has potentially violated the civil rights and civil liberties of detainees in ICE custody at the Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia, New Mexico.