Role of the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security shall— (1) receive and investigate complaints from the public concerning violations of section 287(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by section 3; (2) issue recommendations to relevant Department of Homeland Security components concerning compliance and corrective actions that should be taken; (3) include findings and actions taken pursuant to this Act, including information contained in the report received pursuant to section 4(b), in its annual public report submitted pursuant to section 705(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 345(b)); and (4) carry out the responsibilities under this section in accordance with its statutory authorities, which may include coordination with the Office of Inspector General of the Department, as appropriate.