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Last Updated: May 23, 2023 | Publication

Summary of CRCL Expert Recommendation Memo and ICE's Response Concerning Baker County Detention Center in Macclenny, Florida

On May 1, 2023, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforement (ICE) responded to an Expert Recommendation Memorandum issued in April 2022 by CRCL that followed an onsite investigation at the Baker County Detention Center. ICE concurred with 26 recommendations, partially concurred with 12, and non-concurred with 13.

Last Updated: May 22, 2023 | Site Page

DHS Resources on Gender-Based Violence

DHS is committed to combatting GBV and integrating protections for all individuals in our policies, programs, and activities across the Department. The resources and materials on this page are available to assist the public in identifying, addressing, and preventing GBV in their communities and interactions with others. 

Last Updated: April 24, 2023 | Publication

Summary of CRCL Recommendation Memo and ICE's Response: Investigation of Irwin County Detention Center

In 2018 and 2021, CRCL received a significant number of allegations concerning medical care at Irwin. CRCL scheduled an onsite investigation at Irwin for June 2021; however, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced in May 2021 that ICE would discontinue the use of Irwin. As a result, CRCL canceled its onsite investigation.

Last Updated: April 24, 2023 | Publication

Summary of CRCL Recommendation Memo and ICE's Response: Use of Facial Recognition Databases

In February 2020, CRCL opened a complaint based on a Washington Post article that reported that ICE had conducted facial-recognition searches on millions of driver’s license photos in a Maryland database without receiving approval from either the state or a court.

Last Updated: April 24, 2023 | Publication

Summary of CRCL Recommendation Memo and CBP's Response: U.S. Citizenship Verification

In December 2016, CRCL received a complaint regarding a 15-year-old girl apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol (USBP). The minor, who did not possess a passport, claimed to USBP that she was a U.S. citizen.

Last Updated: March 21, 2023 | Press Releases

Tuyên Bố của DHS về An Toàn và Thực Thi trong Thời Tiết Khắc Nghiệt tại tiểu bang California và Nevada

WASHINGTON - Bộ An Ninh Nội Địa (DHS) đang làm việc với các cộng tác viên liên bang, tiểu bang, địa phương và phi chính phủ để trợ giúp nhu cầu cho các khu vực bị ảnh hưởng bởi vấn đề sông và khí quyển quan trọng tại tiểu bang California và Nevada.

Last Updated: March 21, 2023 | Press Releases

Pahayag ng DHS sa Kaligtasan at Pagpapatupad sa Panahon ng Malalang Panahon sa California at Nevada

Ang Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ay nakikipagtulungan kasama ang mga pederal, estado, lokal, at hindi taga-gobyerno na mga kasosyo nito upang suportahan ang mga pangangailangan ng mga lugar na maaaring maapektuhan ng mga pambihirang pang-atmosperang kaganapan ng ilog sa California at Nevada.

Last Updated: March 21, 2023 | Press Releases

캘리포니아와 네바다 주의 악천후 중 안전 및 법집행에 관한 국토안보부 성명서

국토안보부(DHS)는 연방, 주, 지방 및 비정부 파트너와 협력하여 캘리포니아와 네바다 주에서 심각한 대기의 강 현상의 영향을 받을 수 있는 지역들의 요구를 지원하고 있습니다.

Last Updated: March 21, 2023 | Press Releases

कैलिफ़ोर्निया और नेवाडा में गंभीर मौसम और बाढ़ के दौरान सुरक्षा और प्रवर्तन पर DHS वक्तव्य

डिपार्टमेंट ऑफ होमलैंड सिक्योरिटी (Department of Homeland Security, DHS) अपने संघीय, राज्य, स्थानीय और गैर-सरकारी भागीदारों के साथ उन क्षेत्रों की  ज़रूरतों का समर्थन करने के लिए काम कर रहा है जो कैलिफ़ोर्निया और नेवाडा में अत्यधिक वायुमंडलीय बदलावों के कारण नदियों में आने वाली बाढ़ से प्रभावित हो सकते हैं, जिससे पूरे राज्य में मौसम के कारण गंभीर स्थितियाँ और बाढ़ आ सकती है।

Last Updated: March 21, 2023 | Press Releases

美國國土安全部有關在加州和內華達州惡劣天氣期間的安全與執法聲明

目前，美國國土安全部（英文縮寫“DHS”）正在與聯邦、州、地方和非政府的合作夥伴協作，為那些可能受到嚴重大氣河流 (atmospheric river) 天氣影響的加利福尼亞州和內華達州的地區提供支持。