The office investigates detainee deaths and access to medical care, among other issues. It's being wound down, even as the number of detention deaths and length of detention stays has grown.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the department has no plan to shut down Alligator Alcatraz, following reports that companies hired by Florida to operate the detention center were told it would ...

The state of Florida will close its costly immigration detention camp in the Everglades, with detainees expected to be ...

Senate Republicans moved to approve billions of dollars for immigration enforcement in the early morning hours of April 23.

The dissenting judge said the ruling sets a dangerous precedent of the federal government choosing to "abdicate its responsibility." ...

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that it closed an office that works as a watchdog serving those in immigration detention.

The state constructed the detention facility last year.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed it has shut down an office dedicated to serving as a watchdog for those in immigration detention. The Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman ...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security remains shut down Wednesday, April 29, and it's unclear when it may end after House Speaker Mike Johnson floated changes to an already approved Senate bill ...

The split vote came as council members discussed a separation ordinance with federal immigration agents during their meeting ...

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - A U.S. watchdog office for federal detention abuses was being closed, President Donald Trump's administration said on Tuesday. Here are some details: • ...

There is still no clear timeline for ending the partial government shutdown, as a bill has to be passed by both the House and the Senate. DHS has been shut down since Feb. 14. The shutdown has ...