The New York Attorney General, Letitia James, along with a coalition of 20 state attorneys general, is calling on the U.S. District Court to prevent the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from closing three key offices responsible for civil rights oversight and immigration assistance. Announced in March, the proposed closures of the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman, and Office of Immigration Detention Ombudsman threaten to hinder residents' rights and impede vital immigration processes, potentially affecting thousands in New York and beyond. The coalition argues these actions exceed DHS's authority.
James, who led the coalition, urged that the offices crucial for civil rights protection within DHS remain operational to ensure accountability and assistance for noncitizens.
The coalition argues that the closure of these congressionally established offices violates statutory and constitutional authority, which could adversely affect thousands in New York and other states.
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