CAMPUS PREPAREDNESS TOOLKIT: IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

This toolkit is designed to help higher education institutions respond effectively and lawfully to immigration enforcement activities on campus. It provides general guidance for frontline staff, faculty, leadership, and legal teams to:

  • Protect the legal and constitutional rights and safety of students, staff, and faculty.
  • Respond lawfully to warrants, subpoenas, and immigration enforcement activity.
  • Support individuals impacted by immigration enforcement actions, such as detention and deportation.
  • Communicate clearly with the campus community while maintaining compliance with legal obligations.

This toolkit was published by the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, an alliance of American college and university leaders dedicated to increasing public understanding of how immigration policies and practices impact our students, campuses and communities.

Who should use this resource?

Any student, faculty, or staff who is an international or immigrant can use this resource. President Alliance integrates data, policies, resources, and effective practices about DACA and undocumented, other immigrant, international, and refugee students to fuel change at the federal, state, and campus level, and build a diverse movement of partners.

Why it’s helpful?

These resources guide campuses in preparing for and responding to enforcement actions. They focus on frequently asked questions and information most likely to be useful in day-to-day situations. This list highlights key resources and is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list. For additional guidance and new resources, visit the Presidents’ Alliance website and the Higher Ed Immigration Portal.

This resource is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It provides guidance based on the law as of the date of this writing and is not intended to serve as a substitute for institutional risk assessments. Please check with your immigration attorney for any legal advice.

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