FAQ: If ICE Comes to Campus
Frequently Asked Questions Related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officers on ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Property
Can ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø prevent federal immigration enforcement officers from coming on campus or entering campus buildings and other university property?
It depends. As a public university, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø is largely open to the general public. Federal immigration enforcement officers may enter areas open to the general public without a warrant.
However, public access is limited in certain areas of NEIU campuses and property. Included in this category of limited access spaces are campus buildings in which access is restricted by university-issued ID card, locked doors or monitored entryways, including the university residence hall. Limited access spaces also include some buildings and spaces that may be unlocked during normal operations, including administrative or faculty offices, classrooms, and laboratories.
It is important to note that ICE or federal officials from the Department of Homeland Security may be on campus for reasons unrelated to enforcement actions. Due to our International Programs, the university is required to report certain information about F-1 or J-1 visa status students to ICE. This reporting is routine, and the university is required to comply with on-site visits to review records when requested.
In what situations can federal immigration enforcement officers enter limited access, nonpublic areas, including the residence hall?
Federal immigration enforcement officers are required to have