The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties supports the Department of Homeland Security in providing security for the nation while `preserving individual liberty, fairness, and equality under the law.’ CRCL also includes civil rights practices in the Department’s activities and takes step to advance them within the Department.   

`This is a full circle moment for me,’ said Wadhia, reflecting on her career as an immigration attorney, policy advocate where she engaged in legislative advocacy surrounding the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, and her work at Penn State where she teaches students about the role of federal agencies and the intersection of immigration and administrative law. “

KJ