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Immigration-related Information and Resources

Sacramento State supports all members of our diverse, global campus community. Members of our campus community may have questions and concerns about potential immigration enforcement actions on campus. We are steadfast in our commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every Hornet can thrive. This webpage provides guidance on responding to immigration officers, information about individual rights, and available resources.

Sacramento State employees shall not consent to provide access to non-public spaces or share information with anyone including law enforcement authorities, about immigration status, religion, nationality, ethnicity or other information about employees or students unless required by a judicially issued warrant, subpoena, or other legally binding requirement. Immigration enforcement is the responsibility of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, not the University.

The University Police Department does not have responsibility for immigration enforcement. Consistent with California Law, and the approach of law enforcement agencies in California, it does not inquire about immigration status in the normal course of its duties and will not participate with other agencies in immigration enforcement activities unless legally required to do so.

Campus Contacts

The administrators listed below can be contacted with concerns and questions. These are the administrators identified on campus who will work to verify the legality of any warrants, court orders and/or subpoenas or determine whether an immigration officer may access an area of the University.

If the contact occurs on campus outside of business hours, call the University Police Department at 916-278-6000.

The University has designated points of contact for campus community members who are or may be subject to immigration orders or inquiries. These designees can connect community members to resources and support. Students who are or may be subject to immigration orders or inquiries may contact Bill Hebert, dean of students, at the contact information listed above. Employees who are or may be subject to immigration orders or inquiries may contact Machelle Martin, senior associate vice president for Human Resources, at the contact information listed above.

The CSU's Policy

  • CSU enrollment and tuition policies are not based on immigration status and should not be impacted by anticipated Executive Orders.
  • State funding available under the California Dream Act is based on residency rules, not immigration status.
  • CSU will not release immigration status or related information in confidential student records to federal agencies or other parties without a judicial warrant, a subpoena, a court order, or as otherwise required by law.
  • CSU is committed to assuring an environment where all members of our university community are not hesitant or afraid to come forward or interact with our University Police Departments (UPD) for fear of intervention by ICE.
  • The primary jurisdiction for enforcement of federal immigration laws concerning unlawful entry into the United States rests with ICE, not the University or UPD.
  • There is no connection between the TPM policy and immigration enforcement actions taken by federal or other agencies external to the CSU.

Learn more about CSU resources

Know Your Rights

The regional Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s (ILRC) Know Your Rights Red Card, which is designed to help individuals communicate their rights in encounters with immigration officials.

You can download it below in several languages, or obtain a free card in the Dreamer Resource Center.

Download your red card

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