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Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO)

Last Updated: June 8, 2022 | Publication

OIDO Publications

Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman Publications

Last Updated: May 4, 2022 | Publication

OIDO Newsletter

OIDO newsletters.

Last Updated: May 3, 2022 | Publication

OIDO Case Intake Form (DHS Form 405) Resources

Resources to help you navigate submitting a case to the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO).

Last Updated: May 2, 2022 | Site Page

Requesting Assistance from OIDO

To receive assistance regarding an incident that occurred while in immigration detention, please submit the OIDO Case Intake Form (DHS Form 405). OIDO will examine the case and, upon verification, seek to resolve the matter or provide redress as appropriate.

Last Updated: April 25, 2022 | Publication

Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman Organizational Chart

Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman Organizational Chart

Last Updated: April 22, 2022 | Site Page

Ombudsman Offices

An ombudsman analyzes, reports on, and raises complaints, concerns, and recommendations to the appropriate agency for resolution. This work is done with a commitment to neutrality, independence, and confidentiality. The ombudsman offices are separate and distinct from the agencies they oversee.

Last Updated: April 4, 2022 | Publication

OIDO Inspection Reports

Pursuant to its statutory responsibilities, the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman conducts announced and unannounced inspections of detention facilities. 

Last Updated: November 9, 2021 | Publication

Follow Up Questions and Answers from the OIDO Session

Follow Up Questions and Answers from the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO) Listening Session.

Last Updated: October 6, 2021 | Publication

The CIS Ombudsman's Listening Session: Get to Know OIDO

This is a summary page for the OIDO-CISOMB joint webinar.

Last Updated: June 22, 2021 | Site Page

Privacy Documents for OIDO

Privacy Documents for Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO)