Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia is the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. The Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties reports to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) promotes respect for civil rights and civil liberties in policy creation and implementation by advising Department leadership and personnel, and state and local partners; to communicate with individuals and communities whose civil rights and civil liberties may be affected by Department activities, informing them about policies and avenues of redress and promoting appropriate attention within the Department to their experiences and concerns; to investigate civil rights and civil liberties complaints filed by the public regarding Department policies or activities, or actions taken by Department personnel; and to lead the Department's equal employment opportunity programs and promoting workforce diversity and merit system principles.
The Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties is responsible for assuring policies, programs, and other activities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) do not violate the civil rights and liberties of individuals and communities. These rights and liberties are defined in the Constitution of the United States and by a body of laws, regulations, public notices, and court administrative procedures and decisions.
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