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Homeland Security makes cuts to civil rights and immigration oversight offices


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DHS confirms it is implementing a reduction in force in three oversight offices as part of the effort to cut the federal workforce.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced budget cuts affecting its Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) and the Immigration Detention Ombudsman's office. These reductions, part of a broader effort to manage a $1.2 trillion federal spending package, will see the CRCL's budget decrease by $7.8 million, a 13% cut, and the Immigration Detention Ombudsman's office facing a 15% reduction. These cuts come at a time when there is an increased need for oversight due to rising complaints about civil rights abuses and poor conditions in immigration detention facilities. Critics argue that these reductions could hinder the ability to address these issues effectively, especially as the number of complaints has surged, with over 10,000 complaints received by the CRCL in the previous year. The cuts have raised concerns among advocates and lawmakers about the potential negative impact on civil rights and the welfare of immigrants in detention.

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