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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.
CSU is a public university and a large portion of CSU property is open to the general public. The areas on campus that are open to the general public, like the campus quad and walkways, are also open to federal immigration enforcement officers. However, immigration officers cannot enter areas that are not open to the general public, such as residence halls, classrooms while class is in session, confidential meeting rooms and spaces, or employee offices unless the officer presents a valid judicial warrant or declares that exigent circumstances exist. Exigent circumstances are emergency situations that would allow immigration officers to enter a location without a judicial warrant.
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
Sacramento State has designated the individuals listed below to review all immigration enforcement documents. If an immigration enforcement officer approaches you to gain access to a nonpublic area of the university campus, or to obtain confidential student or employee records, do not voluntarily grant access; respectfully inform the officer that you lack authority but will immediately contact our designated campus administrator. If neither of these administrators is available, contact the University Police Department (UPD) at 916-278-6000.
- Machelle Martin, senior associate vice president for Human Resources, 916-278-4400, machelle.martin@7111t.com
- Bill Hèbert, associate vice president and dean of students, 916-278-6602, b.hebert@7111t.com
If the contact occurs on campus outside of business hours, call the University Police Department at 916-278-6000.
If immigration enforcement officers declare exigent circumstances, or enter nonpublic spaces without permission, do not interfere or obstruct them. Immediately contact UPD.
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 Hèbert, 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.
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