Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman

#ICYMI: Catch up on some of OIDO’s most recent final inspection reports! Explore our findings and recommendations: go.dhs.gov/4Wa

Over the years, OIDO has strengthened its foundation by establishing a case management and facility oversight process, expanding its presence in facilities around the country, and releasing a case intake form to the public. Learn more about our history: go.dhs.gov/UD7

Today we celebrate OIDO’s 5th anniversary. On December 20, 2019, the Office was established by Congress through the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020.2 This statute requires the #ombudsman to serve as a neutral immigration detention oversight authority.

OIDO conducted an unannounced inspection of the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Washington. Explore the latest inspection report to review several findings: go.dhs.gov/4Wa

#ICYMI: In October 2022, #OIDO conducted an unannounced inspection of the South Louisiana @ICEgov Processing Center in Basile, Louisiana. Explore our findings in our inspection report: go.dhs.gov/4Wa #WeAreOIDO

El sitio web de la #OIDO está disponible en español para asegurar que cualquier persona que pueda necesitar ayuda con la detención de inmigrantes tenga acceso: go.dhs.gov/4Bw [2/2]

#OIDO’s website is available in Spanish to ensure that anyone who may need help with immigration detention has access: go.dhs.gov/4Bw [1/2]

#OIDO conducted announced inspections of seven @ICEgov detention facilities in January and February 2023 for the specific purpose of evaluating #healthcare staffing, credentialing, and training. Learn more in the report: go.dhs.gov/4Wa #WeAreOIDO

OIDO #casemanagers will focus on engaging detainees specifically with concerns about family separation, medical needs, and safety. Get a first look in the latest newsletter: go.dhs.gov/Jhb [2/2]

In July, #OIDO established the Border Operations Branch dedicated to @CBP operations. The branch has a focus on the Southwest border and U.S. Border Patrol facilities and processing. [1/2]

#OIDO DOES review complaints related to the conditions of immigration detention. It DOES NOT review removal cases, requests for bond or parole, requests for release, or any other issues related to admission or removal.

#DidYouKnow: Detained individuals have the right to access their facility’s law library to prepare for their #immigration cases? If someone you know in immigration detention is having trouble accessing this, #OIDO can help. Learn more: dhs.gov/oido.

Today is #ConflictResolutionDay. #Ombuds offices like ours help constituents navigate conflicts aiming to resolve matters at the lowest level possible. Our field staff keep the details of complaints confidential, an important principle of ombuds work. #WeAreOIDO

The report contains three recommendations aimed at improving #healthcare services at seven @ICEgov facilities and their compliance with the applicable detention standards and contract terms. Read: go.dhs.gov/4Wa #WeAreOIDO [2/2]

Explore the latest #OIDO inspection report, “Evaluation of Health Care Staffing, Credentialing, and Training at Seven ICE Detention Facilities.” [1/2]

La #OIDO le puede ayudar con alegaciones de: ☑Conducta incorrecta ☑Fuerza excesiva ☑Violación de los derechos de un detenido Más información en: go.dhs.gov/3ud [2/2]

#OIDO can assist with allegations of: ☑Misconduct ☑Excessive force ☑Violation of an individual detainee’s rights Learn more: go.dhs.gov/3ud [1/2]

Every day, OIDO #casemanagers across the country provide services and assistance in detention facilities. Learn how a case manager’s efforts allowed a detainee to receive proper medical attention in a timely manner in the latest newsletter: go.dhs.gov/Jhb

In recognition of National #OmbudsDay, Immigration Detention Ombudsman Michelle Brané highlights our role as an ombudsman and what makes OIDO unique. #OmbudsDay2024 #FedOmbuds #DHSWorkforce

#OmbudsDay recognizes an ombudsman’s role in resolving issues and promoting fairness. @DHSgov has two ombudsman offices: @OIDOgov and @CISOmbudsman. Read more: go.dhs.gov/3zb