Detention Reform

Recommendations Memo to ICE Concerning Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Georgia

This memorandum documents the actions of CRCL with regard to Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, GA, and provides two overall recommendations to ICE.

Retention Memo to ICE Concerning Orange County Jail

This memorandum notifies ICE of complaints, allegations, and informs ICE that CRCL will retain complaints for investigation of Orange County Jail in Goshen, NY.

DHS Case Management Pilot Program

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Case Management Pilot Program (CMPP)  will provide voluntary case management and other services to noncitizens in immigration removal proceedings. The program is managed by a National Board chaired by the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties and comprised of nonprofits with experience providing and evaluating case management programs for asylees and refugees.

Alternatives to Detention is an important tool used by DHS for individuals and families as they await the outcome of immigration proceedings. This new congressionally directed pilot will supplement existing Alternatives to Detention programs run by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and will inform best practices moving forward.

CMPP funds will be awarded to nonprofit organizations and local governments through the National Board, similar to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program. CMPP services will include, among others: mental health services; human and sex trafficking screening; legal orientation programs; cultural orientation programs; connections to social services; and departure planning and reintegration services for individuals returning to their home countries.

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. 

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. The purpose of this memorandum is to notify ICE of the complaints, describe the allegations, and inform ICE that CRCL will retain the complaints for investigation. 

Findings and Recommendations Following Spot-Check at Torrance County Detention Facility

Findings and recommendations prepared in response to CRCL’s spot-check at Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia, New Mexico.

Retention Memo to ICE Concerning Imperial Regional Detention Facility

CRCL received complaints alleging that ICE violated individuals’ civil rights and civil liberties at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility  in Calexico, CA. The purpose of this memorandum is to notify ICE of the complaints, describe the allegations, and inform you that CRCL will retain the complaints for investigation. 

Retention Memo to ICE Concerning Henderson Detention Center

CRCL opened complaints alleging that ICE potentially violated the civil rights and civil liberties of detainees in ICE custody at the Henderson Detention Center (Henderson) in Henderson, NV. The purpose of this memorandum is to notify ICE of the complaints, describe the allegations, inform ICE that CRCL retained the complaints for investigation.  

Retention Memo to ICE Concerning Plymouth County Correctional Facility

CRCL received complaints alleging that ICE violated individuals’ civil rights and civil liberties at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility in Plymouth, Massachusetts. 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. Specifically, the allegations raised concerns regarding legal access, religious accommodations, inadequate food and/or nutrition, inadequate medical care, lack of COVID-19 policies and procedures, and claims of retaliation through the use of segregation and/or transfer to another facility.

Retention Memo Concerning ICE's Oversight of the New Orleans Field Office

Due to the volume and severity of allegations received concerning several ICE detention facilities within the New Orleans (NOL) Area of Responsibility (AOR), CRCL conducted a systemic review of the NOL AOR, focusing on ICE’s oversight of the detention facilities within the AOR, including a review of the policies and procedures governing these facilities and the responsibilities of ICE Headquarters and the NOL Field Office staff in carrying out the day-to-day operations at each of these facilities. This investigation also reviewed ICE’s process of receiving, assessing, and implementing recommendations related to the care and treatment of detainees within this AOR. CRCL conducted this review pursuant to its authority under 6 U.S.C. § 345 and 42 U.S.C. § 2000ee-1.