Immigration Information

Employee Protocols for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Campus

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1.) Remain Calm and Professional

• 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. 

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.”

3.) Guide the Officer to the Office of the President 

• Escort the officer to the President’s Office stating, “I will guide you to the appropriate office." If you are at a college center, escort the officer to the Dean’s Office. 

• If after hours, call the president at extension 925-473-7301, and call LMC Police Services, 925-473-7322 for non-emergencies, and 925-646-2441 for after-hours dispatch. They will find the college president or a designee to respond. 

4.) Allow the Office of the 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. 

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 and Privacy Act (FERPA) and California state law. 

  • The president will communicate with campus about ICE activity as appropriate. 

6.) Documentation 

• 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.