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Close Summary Regarding Clay County Jail

Summary of CRCL’s recommendation memorandum to ICE in May 2024 that followed CRCL’s onsite investigation at the Clay County Jail.

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Faith-Based Rule at DHS

In March 2024, DHS, and eight other federal organizations, published a joint final rule entitled “Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations,” with the goal of expanding the availability of social services to America’s communities, including historically underserved and marginalized communities. 

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Faith-Based Rule at DHS

Faith-Based Rule at DHS

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Close Summary Regarding Broward Transitional Center

Summary of CRCL’s recommendation memorandum to ICE in April 2024 that followed CRCL’s spot check investigation at the Broward Transitional Center.

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Close Summary Regarding Implementation of ICE’s Segregation Oversight Program (Part 2)

Summary of CRCL’s recommendation memorandum to ICE in February 2024 that followed CRCL’s periodic review of the ICE segregation oversight program.

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DHS Recognizes the Anniversary of Executive Order to Improve Language Access

At DHS, we are committed to ensuring that all persons in the United States, regardless of the language they speak, have meaningful access to the work of the Department. This commitment aligns with the DHS mission and Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency,” which recently celebrated its 24th anniversary. 

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Close Summary Regarding Onsite Investigation at Boone County Jail

On February 26, 2024, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforement responded to an Onsite Recommendation Memorandum issued in September 2023 by CRCL that followed a multidisciplinary onsite investigation at Boone County Jail. ICE concurred with 18 recommendations, partially concurred with three, and non-concurred with 13.

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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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WhatsApp Privacy Policy and Notice

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will only use WhatsApp channels listed on the DHS Social Media Directory for external relations (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to make information and services widely available to the general public, while promoting transparency and accountability, as a service for those seeking information about, or services from, the Department.

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SnapChat Privacy Policy and Notice

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will only use the Snapchat accounts listed on the DHS Social Media Directory for external relations (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to make information and services widely available to the general public, while promoting transparency and accountability, as a service for those seeking information about, or services from, the Department.