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By mail or phone:
Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. 20528

Phone: 202-401-1474
Toll-Free: 1-866-644-8360
TTY: 202-401-0470
Toll-Free TTY: 1-866-644-8361
Fax: 202-401-4708

By e-mail:
crcl@dhs.gov

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) supports the Department's mission to secure the nation while preserving individual liberty, fairness, and equality under the law.

CRCL integrates civil rights and civil liberties into all of the Department activities:

  • Promoting respect for civil rights and civil liberties in policy creation and implementation by advising Department leadership and personnel, and state and local partners.
  • Communicating with individuals and communities whose civil rights and civil liberties may be affected by Department activities, informing them about policies and avenues of redress, and promoting appropriate attention within the Department to their experiences and concerns.
  • Investigating and resolving civil rights and civil liberties complaints filed by the public regarding Department policies or activities, or actions taken by Department personnel.
  • Leading the Department's equal employment opportunity programs and promoting workforce diversity and merit system principles.

Read the CRCL Mission Statement in alternate languages:

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