DHS Recognizes Ramadan in Virtual Event with Muslim Community Leaders
DHS Blog, May 12, 2021
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a long-standing history of engagement with diverse ethnic and faith-based communities, including Muslim communities. In recognition of Ramadan, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas joined a virtual roundtable discussion with leaders within the Muslim community, including national and local advocacy and social service organizations.
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CRCL Participates in National Environmental Justice Conference
This month, a CRCL representative participated in a panel discussion on “Federal Title VI and Environmental Justice Priorities” at the 2021 National Environmental Justice Conference & Training Program. The virtual event brought together over 700 participants from government, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, and academia among others to hear from federal civil rights offices engaged in Title VI enforcement and compliance work related to federally assisted programs affecting human health and the environment.
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DHS Announces Steps to Protect Border Communities from Wall Construction
The Department has announced initial steps to protect border communities from physical dangers resulting from the previous administration’s approach to border wall construction. On his first day in office, President Biden issued a Proclamation terminating the redirection of funds diverted for border wall construction, pausing all wall construction to the extent permitted by law, and requiring Federal agencies to develop a plan for funds concerning the Southern Border wall.
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CRCL Leads Interactive Training
on Disability Access
This month, CRCL continued its webinar series focused on providing technical assistance to recipients of federal financial assistance on meeting their requirements with federal civil rights laws and regulations. Every year, DHS distributes grant funds to assist states, local areas, tribal and territorial governments, nonprofit agencies, and the private sector in fulfilling the homeland security mission.
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