Employee Protocols for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Campus
February 10, 2025
The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) is committed to supporting every student, regardless of immigration status, in pursuing a quality education. This information is provided as a resource to help us support our students and one another as a community. Additional guidance will be shared as needed.
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STEP 1:
Contact the Office of the President or the Chancellor
Maintain a calm and professional demeanor if approached by an ICE officer. Inform the officer that you are required to follow the college’s protocol for such requests.
STEP 2:
Do Not Disclose Information
Do not provide any student information, such as enrollment status, class schedules, or personal details.Inform the officer that “per college policy all requests for student information must go through the Office of the President.”
STEP 3:
Guide the Officer to the College President’s Office
Escort the officer to the President’s Office stating, “I will guide you to the appropriate office.” If after hours, call the president at extension 510-215-3806, and call CCC Police Services, 510-215-4858, for non-emergencies and for after-hours dispatch. They will find the college president or a designee to respond.
STEP 4:
Allow the College President to Handle the Request
The president will consult with the chancellor, who will seek legal counsel to determine the appropriate response to a request. 4CD’s legal counsel advises on compliance with valid court orders, subpoenas, or warrants.
STEP 5:
Maintain Confidentiality
Do not share personal information or confidential details about students or employees with anyone other than personnel in the Office of the President.Student information is protected under the Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act (FERPA) and California state law. The president will communicatewith campus about ICE activity as appropriate.
STEP 6:
Allow the College President to Handle the Request
The president may request you write a summary of the interaction with ICE. Include the date, time, location, and a summary of what occurred.Submit this summary to the president for record-keeping.
Mental Health and Wellness Resources
Support Your Health and Wellness:
If you need to speak to someone to help manage your stress and/or anxiety, the colleges have free services to support health and wellness. Resources by colleges are provided at the following links:
Additional Information
- Legal Advisory 24-11-15:
California and its Community Colleges Remain Sanctuary Jurisdictions
Assembly Bill (AB) 21 and Senate Bill (SB) 54 prohibit state and local agencies from using resources to further certain federal immigration enforcement efforts. - 4CD Board Resolution 1-S Reaffirming Support of Contra Costa Community College District Students and Employees in Defense of Diversity and Inclusion in the Contra Costa Community College District
- 4CD Student Services Procedures 3026
Student Records and Directory Information
No student information shall be disclosed for immigration enforcement purposes without a court order, judicial warrant, or signed and dated written consent by the student or, if the student is a minor, the student’s parent or guardian. - Immigrant Legal Resource Center Red Cards
These Red Cards can help remind you to assert your rights and defend yourself in many situations, such as interactions with ICE agents. These cards are available in multiple languages and are free.