What to Do If ICE Comes to Campus: Rights, Recommendations, and Resources

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Students in support of the undocumented communities in front of Sather Gate

No video or transcript is available. For privacy reasons and the well-being of our undocumented community, there was no video or audio recording of this event. For any further questions, please contact the appropriate unit we've included on this page.

Event Description

The ongoing national conversation about immigration status lies across a bipartisan political landscape, but statements made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Thomas Homan indicate that enforcement will be significantly increased and specifically target California.

On February 26, 2018, in response to the increased and specifically targeted immigration enforcement in California, across the U.C. system broadly and at U.C. Berkeley specifically, procedures and recommendations were shared on best preparing to support all members of our undocumented community. However, understandable questions remained in what support we could draw on, and how to respond to possible contact with officials. This session provided an opportunity to detail and consider individual concerns and collective needs.

Event Details

Academic Innovation Studio
Dwinelle 117, Level D
February 26, 2018
3:00 - 5:00 PM

Campus and Community Resources

Free Immigrant Legal Support at UC Berkeley

The East Bay Community Law Center, a clinic of Berkeley School of Law, and the Undocumented Student Program have partnered to provide free legal support and resources about immigration law to undocumented UC Berkeley students and, when possible, their undocumented family members. EBCLC has expertise in a wide range of immigration legal matters, including but not limited to DACA, family-based petitions, removal defense, asylum, U visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, advance parole, naturalization, FOIA/criminal background checks, and post-conviction relief, and regularly represents clients in matters before USCIS and the San Francisco Immigration Court. Clients will be provided with a general consultation to discuss potential pathways to legal status, and in many cases, when possible, full legal representation regarding their immigration matters. Learn more

FAQs: Federal Immigration Enforcement at UC Campuses

"We know that many members of the University of California community are concerned about immigration enforcement actions that may occur across the country and have asked about the possibility that enforcement actions could occur at UC. This FAQ responds to your questions and provides information about how to respond in such a situation. Please keep in mind that as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies and practices may evolve with the administration change on and after January 20, 2025; we may update this guidance as warranted."

know your rights

Know Your Rights if Approached by Immigration Enforcement Agents

The University of California has developed a pamphlet reminding undocumented students of their constitutional rights, especially if they are stopped by immigration enforcement officers. These rights include exercising their right to remain silent and not answer questions until they have consulted with an attorney. Download pamphlet

ACLU Know-Your-Rights

In direct response to expressed community need, ACLU has joined forces with Brooklyn Defender Services to create and distribute a series of powerful and informative videos based on true stories to provide real-life action points for what to do when ICE is outside someone's doors, in their homes, stops someone in their community, and/or arrests them. We Have Rights is a national immigrant empowerment campaign that will provide critical information to communities threatened by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and engage the broader American public in an urgent conversation about immigrant justice.

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Rapid Responses to ICE

If you see U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in your area, report it immediately to these hotlines or contact the University of California's Chief Campus Counsel, David M. Robinson (510-642-7791 or dmrobinson@berkeley.edu):

Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership’s (ACILEP) ICE Activity Rapid Response and Legal Services Hotline: 510-241-4011

United We Dream Hotline: 1-844-363-1423

Undocumented Student Program

UC Berkeley's Undocumented Student Program (USP) practices a holistic, multicultural, and solution-focused approach that delivers individualized service for each student. USP's academic counseling, legal support, financial aid resources, and extensive campus referral network helps students develop the talents they each bring to the university while empowering a sense of belonging. In addition, USP collaborates with Staff Diversity Initiatives to create curriculum and training for students, faculty, and staff to increase institutional support for undocumented students. Learn more.

ICE Sweeps Briefing for Students, Staff, Faculty and Administrators

The Division of Equity and Inclusion has prepared a briefing document to safeguard our campus from disruptions to our academic environment and to ensure that our campus community is equipped to respond. Read and learn more about roles and responsibilities in the case of a campus ICE sweep. Learn more

UC Statement of Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the UC Community

The University of California welcomes and supports students without regard to their immigration status. UC will continue to admit students without regard to a student’s race, color, national origin, religion, citizenship or other protected characteristic. In other words, undocumented applicants with or without DACA status will be considered for admission on the same basis as any U.S. citizen or other applicant. The University is committed to creating an environment in which all admitted students can successfully matriculate and graduate. Read more

Resources for Other Campuses & Institutions

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UC Immigrant Legal Services Center

The University of California Immigrant Legal Services Center, established in 2015 and operating out of UC Davis School of Law on unceded Patwin land, is a groundbreaking program that reaches out to students and their immediate family members at UC campuses. The Center provides free legal services to help students achieve their educational goals and reach their full potential. The program serves nine UC campuses: UC Davis, UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC San Francisco, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz. Learn more

California State University Legal Support Services

Direct immigration legal services are available free of charge to ​CSU students and employees.​​ Attorneys and paralegals are available to assist students with general consultations, DACA renewals, and general assistance in filling out forms such as family-based petitions. Priority will be given to undocumented students, staff, and faculty.  ​Learn More

California Community Colleges Legal Services

Free immigration legal services are available to students, staff, and faculty affiliated with the Community Colleges. Priority for services is given to undocumented students, staff, and faculty. The immigration legal service providers offering services at the 65 campuses have developed scheduling, intake, and reporting processes that ensure student information remains confidential and protected. While all legal providers offer legal consultations and basic immigration benefit application assistance, some providers may offer additional services.