DHS Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Complaint and Privacy Waiver Form
Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number
No
Regular
05/04/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
692
0
692
0
0
0
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) reviews and investigates civil rights and civil liberties complaints filed by the public regarding U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies and activities. Under 6 U.S.C. 345 and 42 U.S.C. 2000ee-1, CRCL reviews and assesses allegations involving a range of alleged civil rights and civil liberties abuses, such as:
⢠Discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability;
⢠Violation of rights while in immigration detention or as subject of immigration enforcement;
⢠Discrimination or inappropriate questioning related to entry into the United States;
⢠Violation of due process rights, such as the right to timely notice of charges or access to lawyer;
⢠Violation of confidentiality provisions of the Violence Against Women Act;
⢠Physical abuse or any other type of abuse;
⢠Denial of meaningful access to DHS or DHS-supported programs, activities, or services due to limited English proficiency and
⢠Any other civil rights, civil liberties, or human rights violation related to a Department program or activity, including allegations of discrimination by an organization or program that receives financial assistance from DHS.
US Code:
6 USC 345
Name of Law: Establishment of Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
US Code:
42 USC 2000ee-1
Name of Law: Privacy and civil liberties officers
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Supporting Statement A (CRCL Compliance) 8 2021 (3).docx
Federal Register, Volume 75 Issue 130 (Thursday, July 8, 2010).pdf
DHS Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Complaint and Privacy Waiver Form