How to Respond to Immigration Enforcement on Campus
If students, staff, or faculty become aware of ICE or other unauthorized federal agency is at any of the College of the Redwoods campuses, please contact the Office of the President immediately at (707)476-4170 and (707) 476-4111. College of the Redwoods community will be made aware of using the emergency notification system via text message. In the text message you receive, there will be information on resources and frequently asked questions, as well as other resources.
Refer to the following processes to review College "ICE" Protocol and read through our FAQ's section below.
Federal Immigration Officers on Campus Procedures |
Know What To DoIf a federal immigration official is on campus and requests access to student information, access to district records or entrance to a facility. Remember you have a responsibility to comply with state and federal privacy laws; follow the procedures below. |
Do Not PanicImmediate compliance is not required. Please remain calm and politely Inform officers that you are not obstructing their process but must refer them to the proper channels for guidance and assistance. |
Communicate
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Notify the President's OfficeContact the Office of the President, Dr. Keith Flamer at (707) 476-4170 and (707)476-4111, so that the campus community can be notified. |
Frequently Asked Questions
- No, College of the Redwoods cannot release any student information related to immigration status without a judicial warrant, subpoena or court order, unless authorized by the student or required by law (*AP 5040, AP 5017).
- The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits College of the Redwoods, which protects student data.
No. College of the Redwoods will:
- Not enter into agreements with law enforcement agencies or federal departments for the enforcement of federal immigration law
- Not honor immigration hold requests
- Not contact, detain, question or arrest individuals solely on the basis of declared or suspected immigration status
Humboldt County as a sanctuary county does not allow local law enforcement units to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). As such, primary jurisdiction over federal immigration laws does not rest with campus police or any other state or local law enforcement agency.
No. Although College of the Redwoods is a public institution, there are areas on campus that have limited access, including classrooms, locked offices or areas marked as “Authorized Personnel” that cannot be accessed without official District permission.
No. Campus policies also pertain to international students.
College of the Redwoods is committed to serving all students who can benefit from a post-secondary education, without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, immigration status, age, gender, language, socio-economic status, gender identity or expression, medical condition or disability (BP 3410). The College of the Redwoods Board of Trustees will continue to work at all levels of government to advocate for the rights of our diverse student population to obtain a quality education.