CRCL Onsite Investigation Memos

The DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties reviews and investigates civil rights and civil liberties complaints and alleged abuses filed by the public regarding DHS policies and activities. CRCL reviews and assesses allegations involving a range of alleged civil rights and abuses, including violation of rights while in immigration detention or as a subject of immigration enforcement.

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February 26, 2019	Close Memo for Complaints Investigation at Theo Lacy Facility in Orange, California CRCL conducted an onsite investigation at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange, California to address allegations of inadquate medical care, recreation, access to telephones, and law library acces, and other concerns. This investigation involved an expert in medical care and an expert in detentions. View resource publication
September 12, 2016	Close Memo for Onsite Investigation at Tensas Parish Detention Center in Waterproof, Louisiana CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the Tensas Parish Detention Center in Waterproof, Louisiana. Following a collaborative process between ICE and CRCL that focused on findings and recommendations made by CRCL 's subject-matter experts, ICE informed CRCL that it is no longer using this facility. Consequently, as of the date of this memorandum, CRCL closed the complaints. View resource publication
September 6, 2016	Close Memo for Onsite Investigation at Farmville Detention Center, Farmville, Virginia CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the Farmville Detention Center in Farmville, Virginia. Following a collaborative process between ICE and CRCL that focused on findings and recommendations made by CRCL's subject-matter experts, CRCL considers the issues identified by the experts to be resolved. Consequently, as of the date ofthis memorandum, CRCL closed the complaints. View resource publication
August 29, 2016	Close Memo for Onsite Investigation at Baker County Detention Center, Macclenny, Florida CRCL conducted an investigation into medical care and other conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the Baker County Detention Center in Macclenny, Florida. Additionally, this memorandum serves to notify ICE that, following a collaborative process between ICE and CRCL, CRCL considers the issues identified by the experts to be resolved and the complaints closed. View resource publication
August 25, 2016	Expert Recommendations Memo for Onsite Investigation at Theo Lacy Facility in Orange, California In response to complaints allegations summarized herein, CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange, California on December 8, 2015. View resource publication
July 29, 2016	Close Memo for Onsite Investigation at McHenry County Adult Detention Center, Woodstock, Illinois CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the McHenry County Adult Detention Center located in Woodstock, Illinois. Additionally this memorandum serves to notify ICE that, following a collaborative process between ICE and CRCL, CRCL considers the issues identified by the experts to be resolved and closed. View resource publication
May 4, 2016	Close Memo for Onsite Investigation at San Diego Detention Facility, San Diego, California CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the San Diego Contract Detention Facility in San Diego, California. Following a collaborative process between ICE and CRCL that focused on findings and recommendations made by CRCL's subject-matter experts, CRCL considers the issues identified by the experts to be resolved. Consequently, CRCL closed the complaint listed above. View resource publication
May 4, 2016	Close Memo for Onsite Investigation at Otero County Processing Center, Chaparral, New Mexico CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the Otero County Processing Center located in Chaparral, New Mexico. Following a collaborative process between ICE and CRCL that focused on findings and recommendations made by CRCL's subject-matter experts, CRCL considers the issues identified by the experts tobe resolved. Consequently, CRCL closed the complaint listed above. View resource publication
May 4, 2016	Close Memo for Onsite Investigation at Chippewa (Sault Sainte Marie, Wisconsin) and Calhoun (Battle Creek, Michigan) County Correctional Facilities CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the Chippewa County Correctional Facility in Sault Sainte Marie, Wisconsin, and the Calhoun County Correctional Facility in Battle Creek, Michigan. Following a collaborative process between ICE and CRCL that focused on findings and recommendations made by CRCL's subject-matter experts, CRCL considers the majority of the issues identified by the experts to be resolved. Consequently, as of the date of this memorandum, CRCL closed this complaint. View resource publication
May 4, 2016	Close Memo for Onsite Investigation at Bedford Heights City Jail, Bedford Heights, Ohio CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the Bedford Heights City Jail in Bedford Heights, Ohio. Following a collaborative process between ICE and CRCL that focused on findings and recommendations made by CRCL’s subject matter experts, ICE informed CRCL that it is no longer using this facility. Consequently, as of the date of this memorandum, CRCL is closing the above-listed complaint. View resource publication

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