DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During the 2021 Wildfire Season The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is concerned about the potential impact of the 2021 wildfire season to western and southwestern portions of the United States. Our highest priority remains the preservation of life and safety. In consideration of these distressing circumstances, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reminds the public that ICE focuses its limited resources on national security, border security, and public safety threats. Read more... CRCL Leads Webinar on Combatting FGM/C This month, CRCL led a Department-wide webinar on "Combatting Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The virtual training for DHS employees provided an overview of FGM/C and initiatives underway at DHS to combat this practice. Read more... | CRCL Mourns the Passing of Civil Rights Icon and Educator Bob Moses We recognize and celebrate the life of Bob Moses, a leader in the civil rights movement and an advocate of math literacy for minority students across the country. Known for his calm demeanor, he was a legend among civil rights organizers and praised for his relentless work to register thousands of voters in Mississippi in the 1960s. Read more... World Day Against Trafficking in Persons July 30, 2021 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain labor or commercial sex acts. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States. In recognition of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, here are a few simple things you can do to prepare yourself and your community to recognize and report human trafficking: Read more... |
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