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Prepare for changes in U.S. immigration policies under the Trump administration in January 2025. A regularly updated guide for immigrants.

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[NEW] How LPR’s and NIV holders can prepare themselves for admission to the United States.

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[NEW] How LPR’s and NIV holders can prepare themselves for admission to the United States.

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Benson and Axelrad Immigrant ARC presentaton 4.6.25 version.pptx

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[NEW] State Map on Immigration Enforcement 2024

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[NEW] State Map on Immigration Enforcement 2024

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State Map on Immigration Enforcement 2024 | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC

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In recent years, sanctuary policies have increasingly become a political, legal, and narrative battle between those who seek to protect the rights of immigrants and communities of color and those who oppose them. The federal government has built a massive infrastructure that exploits state and local resources in the name of detaining and deporting immigrants.

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[NEW] TheDream.US and Pres Alliance on EO targeting In-State Tuition Access

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[NEW] TheDream.US and Pres Alliance on EO targeting In-State Tuition Access

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For Immediate Release: April 28, 2025

TheDream.US and Presidents' Alliance React to New Executive Order Language Targeting Dreamers' In-State Tuition Access
Washington, D.C. - An executive order issued today by the White House includes language to "stop the enforcement" of state policies that favor "aliens over any groups of American citizens," including "in-state tuition" for Dreamers. The following are reactions from The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, composed of 580+ college and university presidents and chancellors of public and private colleges and universities, and TheDream.US, the nation's largest college and career success program for Dreamers.
Monica Andrade, an attorney and Director of State Policy and Legal Strategy at the Presidents' Alliance, noted:
"States have long had the authority to set in-state tuition policies that recognize the deep ties of immigrant students to their communities. Efforts to penalize states for expanding access to higher education are misguided and harmful, undermining individual aspirations and weakening the economic future of our states and nation. For decades, states have had the clear authority to establish criteria for purposes of in-state tuition. In line with this authority, many states have passed laws that permit students, including undocumented students who have graduated from state high schools, to access in-state tuition rates. These laws recognize the deep ties these students have to their states and communities, and the critical importance of postsecondary education to workforce development and civic participation."
Gaby Pacheco, President and CEO of TheDream.US, stated:
"Together with our Partner Colleges and allies, we are carefully reviewing the Executive Order and its implications. Yet we also encourage everyone supportive of Dreamers to take a deep breath and not panic. Just because there is talk of going after states that support Dreamers' higher education access doesn't mean such actions are legal, feasible, or inevitable. Yet while we review this specific language and chart potential next steps, we already know a few things with absolute confidence.

First, efforts to pit Dreamers against American citizens will not work. The fact is, Dreamers are Americans in all but their paperwork. The average TheDream.US Scholar arrived in the U.S. at just four years old. Dreamers have grown up here, sat next to U.S. citizens in classrooms, played on the same sports teams, and are deeply woven into the fabric of their communities. Americans know better - and they know Dreamers are part of us. Unlike their U.S.-born classmates, Dreamers cannot access federal financial aid. In-state tuition is often the only way they can afford to pursue their education and fulfill their potential. Denying Dreamers access to in-state tuition would slam the door on their futures - and on the contributions they are already making to America.

Second, policies that block Dreamers from affordable college opportunities are harmful - not just to Dreamers, but to entire communities and to America's economy, workforce, and future. TheDream.US has supported over 11,000 Dreamer Scholars over the past 10 years, as our recent 10-year impact report details. Their stories and successes, in college and beyond, make it clear: denying Dreamers higher education and career opportunities would be both cruel and self-defeating for this country.

As President Trump himself said last December, 'We have to do something about Dreamers... Some of them are running small businesses. They have great jobs. They've become successful.' Actions like this Executive Order move us further away from real solutions - and further away from honoring the success stories Dreamers have already written into America's story."

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About The Presidents' Alliance and TheDream.US The nonpartisan, nonprofitPresidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration brings college and university presidents and chancellors together on the immigration issues that impact higher education, our students, campuses, communities and nation. We work to support undocumented, international and refugee students, and advance forward-looking immigration policies and practices at the federal level, in our states, and across our college campuses. The Alliance is composed of 580+ college and university presidents and chancellors of public and private colleges and universities, enrolling over five million students in 42 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Visit the state policy page of the Higher Ed Immigration Portal. TheDream.US is the nation's largest college and career success program for undocumented immigrant students, having provided more than 11,000 college scholarships to Dreamers attending close to 80 partner colleges in 20 states and Washington, DC. We believe everyone, regardless of where they were born, should have equitable access to a college education, a meaningful career, and opportunities to contribute to the communities they call home. For more information on TheDream.US, visit www.thedream.us. Read TheDream.US 10-year impact report: "From Dreams to Destinations: A Decade of Immigrant Achievements and the Future Ahead." Filled with never-released data and snapshot profiles of some of the organization's 4,000-plus Alumni, the report documents how increased access to higher education and career opportunities catalyze social mobility and positive outcomes for individual Dreamers, as well as their families, workplaces, and broader communities.

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TheDream.US and Presidents' Alliance React to New Executive Order Language Targeting Dreamers' In-State Tuition Access - Presidents' Alliance

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For Immediate Release: April 28, 2025 TheDream.US and Presidents' Alliance React to New Executive Order Language Targeting Dreamers' In-State Tuition Access Washington, D.C. - An executive order issued today by the White House includes language to "stop the enforcement" of state policies that favor "aliens over any groups of American citizens," including "in-state tuition" for Dreamers.

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[NEW] Executive Order targeting in-state tuition

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Trump Order Targets Undocumented Students’ In-State Tuition

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Trump’s directive on sanctuary cities takes aim at state laws that allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition. Advocates and legal experts argue states shouldn’t give up these policies.

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[NEW] NASFAA - FAFSA Information for Students from Families of Mixed Immigration Statuses

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[NEW] NASFAA - FAFSA Information for Students from Families of Mixed Immigration Statuses

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FAFSA Information for Students from Families of Mixed Immigration Statuses

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This resource is designed to help students from families of mixed immigration statuses understand eligibility for federal financial aid and how information from the FAFSA is used.

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[NEW] Immigrant Registration: What is it? Should I register?

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[NEW] Immigrant Registration: What is it? Should I register?

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[NEW] What Attorneys & Advocates Need to Know About Non-Citizen Registration

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[NEW] What Attorneys & Advocates Need to Know About Non-Citizen Registration

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What Attorneys & Advocates Need to Know About Non-Citizen Registration

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Federal Court Broadens Temporary Block on Trump Using Alien Enemies Act to Remove Immigrants from the U.S. 

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Ruling Stems from Lawsuit Filed this Morning by ACLU and Democracy Forward…

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Reintroducing the Bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act

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Reintroducing the Bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act

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, alongside co-authors of the bill, "Dreamers are American in every way but on paper. For decades, they have contributed to and shaped the fabric of America. Yet, they are currently denied their place in the American story," "Twelve years ago, the Obama-Biden administration took a bold and necessary step by creating DACA to protect undocumented young people who were brought to this country as children through no fault of their own. This program has allowed more than 800,000 Dreamers to live, work, and contribute to their communities," "I am proud to reintroduce the American Dream and Promise Act alongside my colleague, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia. This bipartisan legislation is a step forward in addressing commonsense immigration reform-strengthening protections for TPS recipients and defending Dreamers from deportation. As a daughter of Jamaican immigrants and the representative of a district that is a cultural melting pot, I will always fight to ensure the American Dream is obtainable," "This country has no better opportunity than now to give the hundreds of thousands of Dreamers who have lived among us as friends, family, and members of our communities the dignity they were promised many years ago," WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) reintroduced Representatives Nydia Velázquez (D-NY-07) and Yvette Clarke (D-NY-09), and co-leads, Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), Lou Correa (D-CA-46), Judy Chu (D-CA-28), and Delia Ramirez (D-IL-03). The bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act would provide a pathway to citizenship to Dreamers, undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children. It would also include recipients of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) beneficiaries. The legislation has been cosponsored by 201 Members of Congress, including all the bill leads, and has been endorsed by nearly 120 organizations. the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025

Dreamers have spent nearly their entire lives here in the United States. They have attended school, earned degrees, built careers, and contributed billions to our economy, all while calling this country home. Many have started families and raised children who are U.S. citizens. For example, it is estimated that the average DACA recipient came to this country at the age of six and has been here for 20 years. Likewise, TPS holders have been living and working in the United States for decades. They have built their families here and contribute significantly to their communities and our nation's economy. said Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia. "Our nation cannot afford to lose the small business owners, the talent, the artists, the aspiring public servants, and the drive that Dreamers bring. If that's not American, I don't know what is. The American Dream and Promise Act writes them into the American story-a part that has been missing for too long."

Dreamers and TPS recipients make major economic and fiscal contributions each year. DACA recipients pay approximately $6.2 billion in federal taxes and $3.3 billion in state and local taxes annually. The Center for American Progress estimates that the national GDP could grow by $799 billion over the next decade if Dreamers were provided a pathway to citizenship. said Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez. "But for too long, courts have put their futures at risk, forcing them to live in uncertainty. That is why I was proud to be one of the original authors of the bipartisan Dream and Promise Act, a common-sense solution that will provide permanent protections and a path to citizenship for Dreamers and recipients of Temporary Protected Status. These are our neighbors, colleagues, and friends, and it is long past time we give them the security they deserve."

Economic models show a pathway to citizenship would increase wages for all workers in the U.S. and create hundreds of thousands of new jobs. It is estimated that DACA recipients in 2022 collectively earned nearly $27.9 billion and contributed nearly $2.1 billion to Social Security and Medicare, despite not being eligible for these benefits under current law. said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. "As long as good people and their families continue to be denied the freedoms and liberties necessary to live that dream and remain economic drivers for our nation's growth and development, our work to pass this essential legislation must persist."

said Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar. "I am proud to co-lead the American Dream and Promise Act because it's time for Dreamers and their families to live in the Promised Land as Americans."

"I am proud to join Congresswoman Garcia in support of the American Dream and Promise Act for the 119th Congress in support of the nearly 3 million Dreamers who strengthen our communities, fuel our economy, and deserve a pathway to citizenship," "As an immigrant who came to this country at 16 years old and founded the largest immigrant rights organization in Washington State before coming to Congress, I'm proud to stand with Dreamers as they pursue a roadmap to citizenship. For far too long, Dreamers have had to live in the shadows as they do essential work in communities across the country," "DACA, TPS, and DED status holders have made invaluable contributions to our nation, and our immigration system should give them the option to continue to make these contributions and pursue their dreams," "Dreamers are an essential part of our communities. They are our nurses, police officers, and soldiers. They follow the law, pay taxes, and have built their lives in this country-graduating from American schools, growing in their careers, and starting their families here in America," "Democrats and Republicans alike must prove to every Dreamer and immigrant who calls our nation home that we know they are part of the fabric of our nation. At a time when Dreamers are under attack, it is more imperative than ever that Congress finally act," said Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC). "Today, we are standing united to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring the American dream remains viable for all who are seeking opportunities in our nation."

said Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. "Now, under President Trump's cruel immigration policies, many are terrified that DACA could be struck down, Dreamers could be deported, and their families could be torn apart. But Dreamers are Americans and Dreamers are home . It's past time that we give them citizenship and pass legislation to protect them from cruel mass deportation campaigns and anti-immigrant stunts."

said Congresswoman Judy Chu. "On this thirteenth anniversary of DACA, I urge the President and my congressional colleagues to join our bipartisan coalition and finally provide a pathway to citizenship for these individuals through the American Dream and Promise Act."

said Congressman Lou Correa. "They're deeply embedded in the fabric of our communities. They're our neighbors and friends, and are a part of the economic fabric of this great country. They deserve the opportunity to be Americans. It's past time that Congress passed the American Dream and Promise Act and deliver an earned pathway to citizenship for Dreamers-to keep their families together and keep our economy alive."

said Congresswoman Delia Ramirez. "In co-leading the American Dream and Promise Act, I promise I will keep fighting for Dreamers. For my husband, my family, my friends, my community, we must deliver a pathway to citizenship for every immigrant."

The bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 would:

1. Protect and grant eligible Dreamers conditional permanent residence for ten years and cancel removal proceedings

2. Provide a pathway to citizenship for eligible Dreamers by granting full Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status

3. Provide individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforcement Departure (DED) with LPR status

4. Protect Dreamers and individuals with TPS or DED during their application for relief under the American Dream and Promise Act

5. Provide eligible Dreamers with access to federal financial aid

6. Allow eligible Dreamers located abroad to apply for relief

7. Prevent penalizing states that grant in-state tuition to undocumented students based on residency

Before his inauguration, President Donald Trump indicated he wanted to work with Democrats to protect Dreamers and that Republicans were open to getting something done on this issue. Congresswoman Garcia and her colleagues extend an open invitation to President Trump to get this done by passing the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025, which the American public strongly supports. Polls have consistently shown the majority of Americans support Republicans and Democrats working together on legislation that would enable Dreamers to earn legal status and eventual citizenship-that legislation is the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025.

The bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act has been endorsed by nearly 120 organizations, including: United We Dream, Home is Here Coalition, FWD.us, Immigration Hub, CASA, AFL-CIO, Working Families United (WFU), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA), International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), UNITE HERE, International Association of Ironworkers, United Food & Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), National Immigration Law Center (NILC), American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Hispanic National Bar Association, University of California System, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), American Federation of Teachers (AFT), National Education Association (NEA), Center for Popular Democracy, MoveOn, American Immigration Council, America's Voice, UnidosUS, NAACP, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Hispanic Federation, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL), CHIRLA, American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC), National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC), National Partnership for New Americans, Center for American Progress (CAP), League of Women Voters of the United States, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, National Women's Law Center (NWLC), Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), Association of American Universities, EdTrust, Immigration Project, Human Rights Campaign, Human Rights First, President's Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA), Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Children's Defense Fund, Children's Defense Fund-Texas, Coalition for Asian American Children and Families, Church World Service, Bend the Arc: Jewish Action, National Council of Jewish Women, Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Global Refugee, Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice, Amnesty International, Make the Road Pennsylvania, Make the Road Nevada, Center for Gender and Refugee Studies, Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), Columbia Law School Immigrants' Rights Clinic, Voices for Utah Children, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), Nicaraguan American Legal Defense and Education Fund (NALDEF), Haitian Bridge Alliance, NM Dream Team, Friends Committee on National Legislation, The Children's Partnership, People Power United, Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN), African Communities Together, People for the American Way, The Clinical Social Work Association, Central American Resource Center (CARECEN), Immigration Equality, Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC), Women's Refugee Commission, MomsRising, Ayuda, Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, Children's HealthWatch, American Council on Education (ACE), Freedom Network USA, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), Child Welfare League of America, SchoolHouse Connection, Prevention Institute, National Center on Adoption and Permanency, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, Central American Resource Center of Northern California (CARECEN SF), Foster Care Alumni of America, Immigrants Act Now, Omaha Together One Community, ImmSchools, National Association of Counsel for Children, Children's Advocacy Institute, Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights, Sayra and Neil Meyerhoff Center for Families, Children and the Courts at the University of Baltimore School of Law, Sull and Associates, Hope Border Institute, Immigrants Rising, New York Immigration Coalition, Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef), National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, UndocuBlack Network, Muslim Advocates, Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, Hindus for Human Rights, Arkansas United, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, African Public Affairs Committee, Hindus for Human Rights, American Families United, Texas Equal Access Fund, Lilith Fund.

In addition to Congresswoman Garcia and her eight co-authors and co-leads, the bill has been cosponsored by: Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08), Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA-05), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA-33), Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu (D-CA-36), Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (D-CO-02) and Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01), Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), Bennie Thompson (D-MS-02), Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Maxine Waters (D-CA-43), Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06), Richard Neal (D-MA-01), Adam Smith (D-WA-09), Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Gregory Meeks (D-NY-05), Mark Takano (D-CA-39), Rick Larsen (D-WA-02), Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), Jim Himes (D-CT-04), Joseph Morelle (D-NY-25), Jim McGovern (D-MA-02), Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), Greg Casar (D-TX-35), Grace Meng (D-NY-06), Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-03), Shomari Figures (D-AL-02), Terri Sewell (D-AL-07), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ-07), Mike Thompson (D-CA-04), Ami Bera (D-CA-06), Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Josh Harder (D-CA-09), Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10), Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-11), Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), Adam Gray (D-CA-13), Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14), Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15), Sam Liccardo (D-CA-16), Ro Khanna (D-CA-17), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), Jim Costa (D-CA-21), Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), Julia Brownley (D-CA-26), George Whitesides (D-CA-27), Luz Rivas (D-CA-29), Gil Cisneros (D-CA-31), Raul Ruiz (D-CA-25), Laura Friedman (D-CA-30), Brad Sherman (D-CA-32), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA-34), Norma Torres (D-CA-35), Linda Sánchez (D-CA-38), Robert Garcia (D-CA-42), Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA-44), Derek Tran (D-CA-45), Dave Min (D-CA-47), Mike Levin (D-CA-49), Scott Peters (D-CA-50), Sara Jacobs (D-CA-51), Juan Vargas (D-CA-52), Diana DeGette (D-CO-01), Jason Crow (D-CO-06), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07), John Larson (D-CT-01), Joe Courtney (D-CT-02), Jahana Hayes (D-CT-05), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC-At-Large), Sarah McBride (D-DE-At-Large), Darren Soto (D-FL-09), Maxwell Frost (D-FL-10), Kathy Castor (D-FL-14), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20), Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Frederica Wilson (D-FL-24), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), Sanford Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-02), Hank Johnson (D-GA-04), Nikema Williams (D-GA-05), Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), David Scott (D-GA-13), Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02), Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01), Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (D-IL-04), Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), Sean Casten (D-IL-06), Danny K. Davis (D-IL-07), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09), Bradley Schneider (D-IL-10), Bill Foster (D-IL-11), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17), Frank Mrvan (D-IN-01), André Carson (D-IN-07), Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-03), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA-02), Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04), Seth Moulton (D-MA-06), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07), William Keating (D-MA-09), Johnny Olszewski (D-MD-02), Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03), Glenn Ivey (D-MD-04), Steny Hoyer (D-MD-05), April McClain Delaney (D-MD-06), Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07), Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI-08), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12), Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13), Kelly Morrison (D-MN-03), Betty McCollum (D-MN-04), Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05), Wesley Bell (D-MO-01), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO-05), Deborah Ross (D-NC-02), Valerie Foushee (D-NC-04), Alma Adams (D-NC-12), Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01), Herbert Conaway (D-NJ-03), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05), Robert Menendez (D-NJ-08), Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10), Mikie Sherill (D-NJ-11), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12), Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01), Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02), Dina Titus (D-NV-01), Steven Horsford (D-NV-04), Tom Suozzi (D-NY-03), Daniel Goldman (D-NY-10), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14), Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15), George Latimer (D-NY-16), Pat Ryan (D-NY-18), Paul Tonko (D-NY-20), Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03), Shontel Brown (D-OH-11), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Maxine Dexter (D-OR-03), Val Hoyle (D-OR-04), Janelle Bynum (D-OR-05), Andrea Salinas (D-OR-06), Brendan Boyle (D-PA-02), Dwight Evans (D-PA-03), Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-05), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06), Summer Lee (PA-12), Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17), Pablo José Hernández (D-PR-Resident Commissioner), Gabe Amo (D-RI-01), Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02), James Clyburn (D-SC-06), Steve Cohen (D-TN-09), Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07), Al Green (D-TX-09), Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16), Sylvester Turner (D-TX-18), Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20), Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30), Julie Johnson (D-TX-32), Marc Veasey (D-TX-33), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-37), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), Stacey Plaskett (D-VI-At-Large), Becca Balint (D-VT-At-Large), Emily Randall (D-WA-06), Kim Schrier (D-WA-08), Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10), Mark Pocan (D-WI-02), Gwen Moore (D-WI-04).

The American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 is identical to the version that passed the House in the 117th Congress and reintroduced in the 118th Congress.

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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Leads 200 Colleagues in Reintroducing the Bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act

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Take a look at how how immigrants drive the economy in New York.

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[NEW] IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ON CAMPUSES: WHAT YOU NEED TOKNOW1

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Navigating Immigration Policy Changes: What You Need to Know to Support Non-Citizen Students and Employees in Higher Education Mar 5, 2025 02:00 PM EST

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Navigating Immigration Policy Changes: What You Need to Know to Support Non-Citizen Students and Employees in Higher Education Mar 5, 2025 02:00 PM EST

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The Trump administration’s immigration policy priorities stand to have a significant impact on undocumented, international, and refugee populations on campus. Recent executive orders and agency actions could affect immigrant-origin and international students, faculty, and staff, as well as their family and community members. As campus groups prepare for the next four years, it is vital that they understand the scope and contributions of immigrant and international populations in higher education and how they may be affected by immigration-related actions and policies. This webinar will provide a research-driven overview of these populations. Speakers will then cover key topics that campus immigration working groups may consider in order to provide effective support to their campus community. Topics will include FERPA and other privacy protections, changes involving immigration enforcement on campus, the shutdown of refugee admissions and ending of humanitarian parole, and actions that could impact visa processing for international students and scholars. The session will cover recent political developments while providing practical checklists and resources to help institutions navigate emerging challenges.

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The Trump administration’s immigration policy priorities stand to have a significant impact on undocumented, international, and refugee populations on campus. Recent executive orders and agency actions could affect immigrant-origin and international students, faculty, and staff, as well as their family and community members. As campus groups prepare for the next four years, it is vital that they understand the scope and contributions of immigrant and international populations in higher education and how they may be affected by immigration-related actions and policies. This webinar will provide a research-driven overview of these populations. Speakers will then cover key topics that campus immigration working groups may consider in order to provide effective support to their campus community. Topics will include FERPA and other privacy protections, changes involving immigration enforcement on campus, the shutdown of refugee admissions and ending of humanitarian parole, and actions that could impact visa processing for international students and scholars. The session will cover recent political developments while providing practical checklists and resources to help institutions navigate emerging challenges.

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Protecting Early Childhood Programs from Immigration Enforcement Feb 25, 2025 01:00 PM EST

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Protecting Early Childhood Programs from Immigration Enforcement Feb 25, 2025 01:00 PM EST

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Join the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) and the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) for a one-hour webinar to learn how child care and early education providers can protect their programs from immigration enforcement. We will cover the impact of immigration policies on access to early childhood programs, including the removal of the protected areas/sensitive locations policy, and strategies for ensuring immigrant families feel safe in your facilities and programs. The webinar will be held in both English and Spanish.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Protecting Early Childhood Programs from Immigration Enforcement. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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Join the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) and the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) for a one-hour webinar to learn how child care and early education providers can protect their programs from immigration enforcement. We will cover the impact of immigration policies on access to early childhood programs, including the removal of the protected areas/sensitive locations policy, and strategies for ensuring immigrant families feel safe in your facilities and programs. The webinar will be held in both English and Spanish.

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Access to Campus by Law Enforcement | Hunter College

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Protocols for the Appearance of Law Enforcement at Hunter College and Campus Schools

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MA Emergency Response Guide for Educators of Immigrant-Origin Students

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MA Emergency Response Guide for Educators of Immigrant-Origin Students

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MA Emergency Response Guide for Educators of Immigrant-Origin Students

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[NEW] Guidelines on Access to City Property New York City Administrative Code Section 4-210

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[NEW] Guidelines on Access to City Property New York City Administrative Code Section 4-210

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Search HITE’s online resource directory for resources related to immigration and resettlement assistance

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[NEW] Factsheet: Trump’s Rescission of Protected Areas Policies Undermines Safety for All 

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[NEW] Factsheet: Trump’s Rescission of Protected Areas Policies Undermines Safety for All 

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Factsheet: Trump’s Rescission of Protected Areas Policies Undermines Safety for All

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This factsheet explains the protected areas policy, the laws that currently apply to these areas, and the steps advocates and communities can take to help immigrants maintain access to essential community spaces and services.

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Removal of Extension for TPS for Venezuela

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Removal of Extension for TPS for Venezuela

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New York State Guidance on Safeguarding the

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New York State Guidance on Safeguarding the

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Rights of Immigrant Students

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The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, a national organization founded in 1974, protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans.

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Resource Guide for Immigrant and LGBTQ+ Students

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Warrants & Subpoenas: What They Are and How to Respond

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Warrants & Subpoenas: What They Are and How to Respond

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With examples of different warrants and which are valid

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Warrants & Subpoenas: What They Are and How to Respond

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This factsheet clarifies immigration enforcement and subpoena powers and what to do in response to receiving an immigration warrant or subpoena.

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For those who have received a deportation order but are not currently in deportation proceedings.

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What we do? UnLocal's Post Order Defense Team works with non-citizens who Have a removal order and are either already detained Have risk of detention and deportation by ICE. We use a comprehensive approach combining legal representation, social work support, and community education and advocacy to best represent each client.

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Attorney General Advisory: Information for Massachusetts 

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Colleges and Universities Regarding Immigrant Students

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Update Regarding StudentAid.gov Account Creation for Individuals Without a Social Security Number

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Update Regarding StudentAid.gov Account Creation for Individuals Without a Social Security Number

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A Brief Overview of H-1B “Cap-Exempt” Employers -

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A Brief Overview of H-1B “Cap-Exempt” Employers -

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This high-level explainer explains the categories of H-1B cap-exempt employers, who are not subject to the annual cap on H-1B visas. It links to a more detailed Path2Papers resource on cap-exempt employers.

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This high-level explainer provides an overview of H-1B “specialty occupations” and outlines eligibility criteria, including degree relevance, potential equivalencies, and the importance of consulting an immigration attorney for guidance.

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Understanding H-1B “Specialty Occupations” - Presidents’ Alliance

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An H-1B nonimmigrant visa is a temporary visa for professional workers in “specialty occupations” that normally require a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. So what is a “specialty occupation?” An H-1B “specialty occupation” refers to a job that requires a specific set of specialized skills, knowledge, and educational qualifications. To qualify as a specialty occupation, […]

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H-1B Cap Exemptions: Non-Profit Affiliations

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H-1B Cap Exemptions: Non-Profit Affiliations

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H-1B Cap Exemptions: Non-Profit Affiliations - Presidents’ Alliance

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Due to high demand for the H-1B temporary work visa, the federal government imposes an H-1B “cap” that limits the number of H-1B visas that can be issued each year, and an employer must generally enter a lottery in order to sponsor an employee for an H-1B visa. This one-pager explains how nonprofit organizations can […]

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[NEW] How the New D3 Waiver Guidance Is Unlocking Opportunities for Dreamers in the Workforce

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[NEW] How the New D3 Waiver Guidance Is Unlocking Opportunities for Dreamers in the Workforce

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Think Immigration: How the New D3 Waiver Guidance Is Unlocking Opportunities for Dreamers in the Workforce

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AILA Members Krsna Avila, Dan Berger, and Stephen Yale-Loehr share two “D3 waiver” success stories and highlight the Cornell Law School effort to advise eligible clients and track progress under the updated guidance issued by the Biden Administration earlier in the summer.

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[NEW] DACA Update: What You Need to Know

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[NEW] DACA Update: What You Need to Know

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The goal of this guide is to provide a summary of the recent Fifth Circuit decision and what this decision could mean for the future of DACA.

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CLASP : Millions of Children Threatened by Repeal of “Protected Area” Safeguards

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CLASP : Millions of Children Threatened by Repeal of “Protected Area” Safeguards

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Millions of Children Threatened by Repeal of “Protected Area” Safeguards | CLASP

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This action could have devastating consequences for immigrant families and their children, including U.S. citizen children, deterring them from receiving medical attention, seeking out disaster relief, attending school, and carrying out everyday activities.

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Messaging Guide: Immigration Enforcement in Sensitive Locations/Protected Areas

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Messaging Guide: Immigration Enforcement in Sensitive Locations/Protected Areas

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Protected Areas Messaging Guide for Partners

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Resources for Providers on Protecting Locations from Immigration Enforcement

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Resources for Providers on Protecting Locations from Immigration Enforcement

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PLEASE CLICK THE BELL ICON ONTHE RIGHT TO FOLLOW THIS PADLET & RECEIVE UPDATES

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PLEASE CLICK THE BELL ICON ONTHE RIGHT TO FOLLOW THIS PADLET & RECEIVE UPDATES

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Questions and Answers Recommended for Students on InformationCollected for StudentAid.gov Account Creation and Filling-Out the FAFSA 

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Questions and Answers Recommended for Students on InformationCollected for StudentAid.gov Account Creation and Filling-Out the FAFSA 

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On January 20, 2025, President Trump rescinded close to 70 orders signed by Biden, and then signed a series of new executive orders. Alliance San Diego has reviewed the potential impact of the orders relating to immigration and border enforcement and is sharing our analysis with the larger justice community to inform conversations. Here is our assessment of 15 actions that the administration plans to attempt but may be impeded by legal, financial and practical constraints.

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ANALYSIS OF EXECUTIVE ORDERS ON JAN 20, 2025

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IMMIGRANT FAMILY EMPOWERMENT: YOUR ADVOCACY GUIDE

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IMMIGRANT FAMILY EMPOWERMENT: YOUR ADVOCACY GUIDE

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Immigrant Family Empowerment Your Advocacy Guide_English.pdf

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Multilingual families interacting with NYC Public Schools

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Multilingual families interacting with NYC Public Schools

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This map is a running list of community-based organizations that dedicated to supporting multilingual families.

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Student Support - Find a Community-based Organization

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Consolidated Know Your Rights Resources from various orgs.

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(EO) rescinding dozens of executive orders and actions taken during the previous administration which impacts visas, withholding cases, asylum, etc.

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POTUS issues executive order on “Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions” | Immigration Policy Tracking Project

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President Trump issues executive order (EO) rescinding dozens of executive orders and actions taken during the previous administration, including:Executive Order 13993 of January 20, 2021 (Revision of Civil Immigration Enforcement Policies and Priorities)Executive Order 14010 of February 2, 2021 (Creating a Comprehensive Regional Framework To Address the Causes of Migration, To Manage Migration Throughout North and Central America, and To Provide Safe and Orderly Processing of Asylum Seekers at the United States Border)Executive Order 14011 of February 2, 2021 (Establishment of Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families)Executive Order 14012 of February 2, 2021 (Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans)Executive Order 14013 of February 4, 2021 (Rebuilding and Enhancing Programs To Resettle Refugees and Planning for the Impact of Climate Change on Migration)Trump 2.0 [ID # 1372]

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Directing DHS and other agencies to undertake broad action to enforce immigration laws "against all inadmissible and removable" noncitizens.

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EO: "Protecting the American People Against Invasion" | Immigration Policy Tracking Project

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On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an EO directing DHS and other agencies to undertake broad action to enforce immigration laws "against all inadmissible and removable" noncitizens.Trump 2.0 [ID: #1374]

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...Advising the president "whether resumption of entry of refugees into the United States under the USRAP would be in the interests of the United States." While suspended, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security may jointly determine to admit noncitizens to the United States as refugees on a case-by-case basis.

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EO: "Realigning The United States Refugee Admissions Program" | Immigration Policy Tracking Project

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President Trump signed an EO directing "that entry into the United States of refugees under the USRAP be suspended" effective January 27, 2025. The order further instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report within 90 days and every 90 days thereafter advising the president "whether resumption of entry of refugees into the United States under the USRAP would be in the interests of the United States."

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[INTERNAL ONLY] Further Guidance on CUNY Response to Immigration Enforcement

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[INTERNAL ONLY] Further Guidance on CUNY Response to Immigration Enforcement

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Further Guidance on CUNY Response to Immigration Enforcement (032017)

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Last updated January 9, 2025

MOIA's Know Your Rights with ICE Booklets

If ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents approach you, you have rights! Download our Know Your Rights with Ice Booklet in multiple languages to learn more about what to do in an encounter with immigration enforcement.

Get Legal Help

All immigrant New Yorkers can access free and confidential immigration legal help in their preferred language.

The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) provides the following information and services to support immigrant New Yorkers navigate the U.S. immigration system and build their lives and futures in New York.

MOIA Legal Support Centers

The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs has Legal Support Centers in immigrant neighborhoods that offers New Yorkers free, safe immigration legal help. These centers are housed in community sites, public health facilities, public schools, and libraries. Services are provided in your language. Your immigration status does not matter.

Visit our webpage on MOIA Legal Support Centers to learn more about legal services.

Video: Your Rights in an Encounter with ICE

If ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents approach you, you have rights! Watch this video to learn more about ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) by watching this video.

What to do after a friend or family member is detained by ICE/Immigration

MOIA's Frequently Asked Questions Booklets on ICE Detention

If ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents detained your friend or family member, there may be resources available for them. Download our Frequently Asked Questions Booklet in multiple languages to learn more. This booklet only gives general information. It is not legal advice. Consult an attorney for legal advice.

Additional Resources

Immigrant Rights Workshops (IRW)

The City is partnering with community organizations to help currently residing and newly arrived immigrants know their basic legal rights through Immigrant Rights Workshops (IRWs).

IRWs provide immigrant New Yorkers with the tools and training necessary to navigate and access city services. IRWs cover an array of topics, including how to navigate interactions with federal immigration enforcement (ICE), avoid fraudulent legal services, access COVID-related services, and more. IRWs also help guide immigrants to free and safe immigration legal and social services.

Avoid Becoming the Victim of Immigration Fraud

"Immigration fraud" means immigration legal services-related scams that target vulnerable immigrant New Yorkers. Immigration fraud, as described here, can be by attorneys and non-attorneys. It can also be by others who engage in other fraudulent acts such as phone scams and impersonations threatening immigration consequences. Immigration fraud is widespread in immigrant communities and the consequences can be severe - for those committing fraud and their victims.
Learn more about avoiding fraud
Immigrant Caregivers & Standby Guardianship

If you are an immigrant caregiver (including a parent, a legal guardian, a legal custodian, or other relative) who is worried that you may be separated from your child because of immigration enforcement, get help to plan for the future by:

Contacting a free and trusted legal services provider for advice and information.

Choosing a standby guardian, also known as a "backup" caregiver, in case you are unable to take care of your child.

Choosing an emergency contact and memorizing their phone number. This should be someone you trust, including someone like your lawyer.

Updating emergency contact information at your child's school.
1-800-354-0365 For more information about standby guardianship, please visit our Immigrant Caregivers page

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Know Your Rights: Federal Immigration Enforcement (ICE) - MOIA

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Exapands access to certification and licenses for individuals without an immigration status.

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Enacts the empire state licensing act to provide all New Yorkers with access to professional, occupational, commercial, or business licenses, permits, certificates, or related registrations regardless of an applicant’s citizenship or immigration status, or lack thereof.

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Public Charge information for families and Protocols for Non-Local Law Enforcement Actions and Inquiries

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The Department of Education and the Mayor’s Office are committed to protecting the right of every student to attend public school, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or religion.

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Official U.S. Government Website for individuals with pending cases

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What You Need to Know About Advance Planning for Non-Citizen Parents

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What You Need to Know About Advance Planning for Non-Citizen Parents

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Advance Planning for Non-Citizen Parents

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If you are the parent of a minor child, you are not a U.S. citizen, and believe that you might be at risk for being removed (deported) from the U.S. in the future, there are certain steps you can take now to plan for the care and custody of your child.

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USCIS - Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) UPDATED

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USCIS - Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) UPDATED

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On Jan. 17, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision regarding the DACA Final Rule. Pursuant to the court’s order, USCIS will continue to accept and process DACA renewal requests and accompanying applications for employment authorization under the DACA regulations at 8 CFR 236.22 and 236.23. USCIS will continue to accept initial requests but will not process initial DACA requests at this time. Current grants of DACA and related Employment Authorization Documents remain valid until they expire, unless individually terminated.

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Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

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On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of 2 years, subject to renewal. They are also eligible to request work authorization.

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Tracker of policies impacting immigrants

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Tracker of policies impacting immigrants

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A comprehensive and dynamic catalogue of immigration policies issued by the Trump administration since January 2017.

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Resources for Prospective and Newly admitted students

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Resources for Prospective and Newly admitted students

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Congratulations on your decision to apply to the City University of New York! Your effort is a reflection of your and your community's hard work and dedication to continuing education.

Remember, all students are welcome to CUNY, regardless of immigration status.

Now that you have taken this step towards your education there will be a variety of tasks to complete and keep in mind. We hope the following information will assist you in these next steps. Please visit www.cuny.edu/immigrant for more resources!

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Welcome to CUNY - The City University of New York

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Government Leaders Support Chancellor Milliken’s Statement on Welcoming, Supporting and Educating Immigrants

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Government Leaders Support Chancellor Milliken’s Statement on Welcoming, Supporting and Educating Immigrants

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Government Leaders Support Chancellor Milliken’s Statement on Welcoming, Supporting and Educating Immigrants – The City University of New York

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“New York City has been a haven for immigrants seeking the American dream since the founding of this nation,” said City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.

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A STATEMENT FROM CHANCELLOR JAMES B. MILLIKEN 2016

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A STATEMENT FROM CHANCELLOR JAMES B. MILLIKEN 2016

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Several resource that focus on deportation defense for individuals in proceedings.

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Criminal-Immigration Helpline - Immigrant Defense Project

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Immigrant Defense Project protects and expands the rights of all immigrants, focusing at the intersection of the criminal and immigration systems.

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Immigrant Success Liaisons

CUNY colleges have designated staff to help you on campus. "Immigration Success Liaisons" can help you with questions about financial aid, enrollment, and other matters specific to your school. The Dream.US liaisons can help you apply to the TheDream.US scholarship. Use the list below to familiarize yourself with the staff who can support you in your CUNY journey.

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Undocumented Student Support - The City University of New York

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Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers

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Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers

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Expanding employment visas for individuals with statuses like DACA TPS etc

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Due to aggressive automated scraping of FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov, programmatic access to these sites is limited to access to our extensive developer APIs.

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Affordable Care Act for DACA Recipients: A Guide to Applying

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Affordable Care Act for DACA Recipients: A Guide to Applying

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Affordable Care Act for DACA Recipients: A Guide to Applying

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Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act begins November 1 and ends January 15, 2025. This resource is designed to help DACA recipients navigate the application process and secure health coverage.

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Attorney General

State of New York

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Designation of Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status

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Designation of Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status

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Rapid Response Immigration Communications and Legal Clinics Toolkit 

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Immigration

Communications and

Legal Clinics Toolkit

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: WHAT TO DO IF ICE COMES TO YOUR SCHOOL

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: WHAT TO DO IF ICE COMES TO YOUR SCHOOL

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WHAT TO DO IF ICE COMES TO YOUR SCHOOL

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DACAs remain eligible in New York for NY to Enroll FOR QHPS

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DACAs remain eligible in New York for NY to Enroll FOR QHPS

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Prohibits and regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status; prohibits police officers, peace officers, school resource officers, probation agencies, state entities, state employees, and municipal corporations from questioning individuals regarding their citizenship or immigration status; regulates the disclosure of information relating to immigration status.

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Prohibits and regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status; prohibits police officers, peace officers, school resource officers, probation agencies, state entities, state employees, and municipal corporations from questioning individuals regarding their citizenship or immigration status; regulates the disclosure of information relating to immigration status.

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Resources to apply for TheDream.US scholarship

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Resources for Applying to the New York State Dream Act

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Resources for Applying to the New York State Dream Act

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Includes applying to CUNY, career resources, public services, paying for college, and campus liaisons

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Includes information on CUNY policies, UndocuAlly materials, Providing stipends, Career guidance, and more.

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New! Interactive Groups for DACA Recipients Pursuing Legalization

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New! Interactive Groups for DACA Recipients Pursuing Legalization

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Notion – The all-in-one workspace for your notes, tasks, wikis, and databases.

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A new tool that blends your everyday work apps into one. It’s the all-in-one workspace for you and your team

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Webinar: Revisiting & complicating the sanctuary campus

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Webinar: Revisiting & complicating the sanctuary campus

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How Campuses Can Prepare to Support Undocumented Students & Safeguard their Data in Higher Education

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DACA Students, “Sanctuary Campuses,”
and Institutional or Community Assistance

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DACA Students, “Sanctuary Campuses,”
and Institutional or Community Assistance

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DACA Students, “Sanctuary Campuses,”

and Institutional or Community Assistance

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UNDERSTANDING THE SANCTUARY SCHOOL AND SAFE ZONE MOVEMENT: A QUICK GUIDE FOR EDUCATORS

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UNDERSTANDING THE SANCTUARY SCHOOL AND SAFE ZONE MOVEMENT: A QUICK GUIDE FOR EDUCATORS

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Understanding the Sanctuary School and Safe Zone Movement: A Quick Guide for Educators

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This Quick Guide provides an overview of why sanctuary schools and safe zones are vital to the academic success of undocumented young people and other populations that are being targeted in this political climate. It includes the key components of the protections available by law, tackles legal conc

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10 Practices to Safeguard Undocumented Student Data in Higher Education

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10 Practices to Safeguard Undocumented Student Data in Higher Education

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10 Practices to Safeguard Undocumented Student Data in Higher Education - Presidents’ Alliance

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Introduction A second Trump administration has raised concerns about the safety of data shared and retained as part of the admissions and financial aid processes. Higher education institutions should remember that they don’t have to create entirely new policies to protect student information. Instead, we can build on the strong foundations of existing practices and […]

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Attorney General Becerra Issues Guidance to K-12 Schools on Privacy and Equal Rights of All Students

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Attorney General Becerra Issues Guidance to K-12 Schools on Privacy and Equal Rights of All Students

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State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General

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Attorney General Becerra Issues Guidance to K-12 Schools on Privacy and Equal Rights of All Students

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En español Guide outlines options available to administrators when responding to requests for personal information on undocumented students by law enforcement SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today issued new guidance to help California’s public K-12 schools and other local educational agencies develop policies to protect the rights of undocumented students and their families. The guide is designed to help schools better understand protections that safeguard the privacy of undocumented students and their families, and to serve as a model for local school districts.

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FERPA: What it means and how it works - Student Press Law Center

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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), also commonly know as the Buckley Amendment, become law in November 1974 to protect the privacy of personally identifiable information in a student’s education record. However, the courts have been clear that not every document that names or refers to a student is a FERPA record and… Continue reading FERPA: What it means and how it works

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The Presidents’ Alliance collaborated with the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) to publish a one-pager on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA protects personally identifiable information (PII) contained in students’ educational records. FERPA applies to educational institutions and agencies that receive funding via programs administered by the Secretary […]

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Rights & Protections Hub: Guidance for Institutions and Immigrant Students

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Rights & Protections Hub: Guidance for Institutions and Immigrant Students

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Rights & Protections Hub: Guidance for Institutions Immigrant Students - Presidents’ Alliance

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This resource hub is meant to be a central point where campuses and directly impacted individuals can find information on immigrant student rights, legal help, deportation defense and guidance on what institutions can do within and beyond the university to protect undocumented students.

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Messaging Guidance on FAFSA Data Security

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Messaging Guidance on FAFSA Data Security

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Messaging Guidance on FAFSA Data Security - Presidents’ Alliance

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Template Messaging on FAFSA This document provides suggested language for organizations and institutions to use when communicating about the security of FAFSA information. For more information, see our Data Protections Resource.

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Red Cards / Tarjetas Rojas | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC

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All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home. Special thanks to our many partners who contributed translations in the various languages now available, making these red cards accessible to more individuals.

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Know Your Rights Script & Skit | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC

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The Know Your Rights Skit is a guide for presenting know your rights materials in the case of contact with ICE. The document includes a skit which is designed to educate participants while reducing fears.

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Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC

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Every family should have a Family Preparedness Plan in case of an emergency. It is critical for immigrant families to think ahead and set more concrete plans for immigration emergencies that can arise. For example, this Resource Toolkit goes into detail about different childcare options available in case of an absent parent, where to find trusted immigration services in your community, and how to prepare to assert your constitutional rights in the presence of an immigration officer.

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What to Do if Federal Immigration Enforcement Officials Seek Campus Access to

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What to Do if Federal Immigration Enforcement Officials Seek Campus Access to

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Conduct an Enforcement Action or Obtain Student Records

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Immigration Access to Public versus Limited Access Areas of Campus

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Immigration Access to Public versus Limited Access Areas of Campus

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Protocols for Contact from Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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Protocols for Contact from Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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It is essential for the university to have a consistent set of protocols to serve as a guide when responding to government inquiries.

Policy Statement

It is essential for the university to have a consistent set of protocols to serve as a guide when responding to government inquiries. In light of the revised Executive Order, as well as heightened attention to undocumented immigrants living in the United States, the following set of protocols are designed to guide the university community in the event they are contacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers (ICE) or other governmental agents.

Reason for Policy

President Trump issued two Executive Orders and one Proclamation in an effort to restricting entry of certain foreign nationals into the United States. Each of these Executive Orders were enjoined by federal courts and have since expired. The new proclamation is set to take effect October 18, 2017. Adelphi University, through its DACA, International, and Immigration Task Force, is committed to monitoring such orders and related policies and their effect on campus climate.

Who Is Governed by this Policy

Faculty, Staff and Students

Policy

If contacted by an ICE agent or other law enforcement agent seeking information about or access to a student, faculty or staff, refer the agent to the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration (or designee/Chief Administrative Officer).

1. If you receive a phone call, follow the protocol above, but also record the data and time of the call, as well as the agent's name.

2. The Executive Vice President will ask that the agent:

1. Provide a reason for the inquiry

2. Provide evidence of authorization (i.e., judicial or administrative subpoena or warrant)

3. Explain whether or not the sensitive locations policy has been followed

3. The Executive Vice President will immediately contact Adelphi University Legal Counsel (no action will be taken prior to consultation with and response from Legal Counsel).

4. In the event that the agent(s) produces a subpoena or warrant, that document must be provided to Legal Counsel to determine validity and scope of the warrant.

5. Once Legal Counsel verifies the warrant, the Executive Vice President, in consultation with the Adelphi University President, will be the sole authority to determine whether to provide information to the agents or to allow access to campus areas not open to the general public.

6. If a letter or other correspondence is received from the agent(s), or the FISA Court, forward it to the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration (or designee). Do not respond on your own.

7. Information regarding a person's immigration status will be released only if required by legal mandate.

8. Without a legal mandate, there will be no enforcement of federal immigration laws.

Definitions

This policy does not have definitions associated with it at this time. Upon periodic policy review this area will be evaluated to determine if additional information is needed to supplement the policy.

Forms

This policy does not have forms associated with it at this time. Upon periodic policy review this area will be evaluated to determine if additional information is needed to supplement the policy.

Related Information

This policy does not have related information at this time. Upon periodic policy review this area will be evaluated to determine if additional information is needed to supplement the policy.

Document History

Last Reviewed Date: April 5, 2017

Last Revised Date: April 5, 2017

Policy Origination Date: April 5, 2017

Who Approved This Policy

Executive Leadership Team

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Protocols for Contact from Immigration and Customs Enforcement | Adelphi University

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This set of protocols are designed to guide the university community in the event they are contacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers (ICE) or other governmental agents at Adelphi University.

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For Calls or Visits by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),

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For Calls or Visits by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),

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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or Another Government Agency

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Adapted from the Open Illinois webpage, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, January 2020.

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Warrants & Subpoenas: What to Look Out for and How to Respond

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Warrants & Subpoenas: What to Look Out for and How to Respond

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Warrants & Subpoenas: What They Are and How to Respond

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This factsheet clarifies immigration enforcement and subpoena powers and what to do in response to receiving an immigration warrant or subpoena.

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If you have questions about this please contact Hunter College

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Contains state based legislation including NYS Dream Act, in-state tuition, and professional licenses