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What immigration enforcement at Columbia and other universities means for SoCal campuses


Published on 2025-03-26 11:21:36 - LAist
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  • A recent string of high-profile immigration enforcement actions at Columbia and other universities has sparked fear and caution among some students and faculty in Southern California
  • especially those who aren't U.

The article discusses the implications of immigration enforcement actions at universities, focusing on how these actions impact Southern California campuses. It highlights the case of Columbia University, where ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) conducted operations, leading to concerns about the safety and rights of undocumented students. The piece explains that such enforcement activities create a climate of fear among students, potentially deterring them from pursuing higher education or engaging fully in campus life. It also touches on the broader effects, including how universities are responding by providing legal support, sanctuary policies, and advocacy for immigrant students. The article underscores the tension between federal immigration enforcement and the sanctuary policies of some educational institutions, and how this dynamic plays out in terms of student rights, campus security, and the overall educational environment in Southern California.

Read the Full LAist Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/what-immigration-enforcement-at-columbia-and-other-universities-means-for-socal-campuses/ar-AA1BHbUn ]