DHS Keeps Civil Rights Complaint Form Unchanged
Published Date: 7/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security is keeping its Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Complaint and Privacy Waiver Form just as it is, asking the public to share thoughts by September 21, 2026. This form helps people report unfair treatment or rights violations linked to DHS activities. No changes or extra costs are planned, but your feedback matters!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Complaint Form Reinstated Without Change
DHS is keeping its Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Complaint and Privacy Waiver Form as-is and will submit it for OMB clearance. You can continue to use the online form at https://www.dhs.gov/make-civil-rights-complaint to report civil rights or civil liberties issues; public comments on this notice are accepted through September 21, 2026.
You Can File Anonymously And Skip Fields
You may submit the DHS complaint form anonymously and you do not have to complete every field. The form is optional and available online, so you can report issues without giving your name or filling every question.
Allegations Shared With OIG and DHS Components
CRCL forwards all external allegations it receives to the DHS Office of Inspector General, which has first refusal to investigate; if OIG declines, CRCL may investigate and coordinates with DHS Components. Information provided is entered into a complaint management system (CMS) and used to track trends and notify Components of issues.
Estimated Time Burden To File Complaint
DHS estimates 13,000 respondents annually will use the form, with an average time of 0.5 hours (30 minutes) per respondent, for a total of 6,500 burden hours each year. Filing the form therefore requires roughly 30 minutes of your time on average.
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