& OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL Department of Homeland Security ‘Washinglon, DC 20828 / we og dba gpe ‘March 20, 2017 ‘The Honorable Yvette D. Clarke US. House of Representatives 2058 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Clarke: ‘Thank you for your recent letter requesting that we conduct an investigation into potential abuse of civil and constitutional rights of individuals detained by Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents under implementation of Executive Order (EO), “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States." Our office has initiated an investigation into the implementation of the EO and has asked Department of Homeland Securty (DHS), Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) to stay their investigation until DHS OIG completes its work, so as not to inadvertently duplicate, interfere with or compromise the O1G's investigation. As a result, CRCL wil begin its investigation into the civil rights and civil liberties issues raised once the OIG investigation concludes. In addition to reviewing its implementation, we will review DHS’ adherence to court orders and allegations of individual misconduct on the part of DHS personnel, including CBP agents. We will also consider adiing other issues that arise during the course of the review. ‘We are adding you as a co-requester to this investigation and will notify _your office about the timing of the final report. Please call me with any questions, or your stalf may contact Rachel Magnus, Congressional Liaison, at (202) 254-4 100, fica ao ia insiiEor ona