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A wide range of resources are available to support you in understanding and responding to immigration enforcement activities. We encourage all members of our community to stay informed, make a plan, and access these tools to ensure safety, preparedness, and peace of mind.

  • Make a Plan. Access the Immigration Preparedness Toolkit and Family Preparedness Plan developed by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC). ILRC’s Immigration Preparedness Toolkit is a resource-packed informational document designed to help immigrants with no legal status or in mixed status families begin to understand the immigration legal landscape and plan for their own journey through an ever-changing, complex system in the United States.
  • Know Your Rights. Take time to figure out which documents you should and should not carry with you. ILRC has a variety of materials to help keep you informed.
  • University Support. If you are approached by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or become aware of ICE presence on campus, contact University Security at 909-706-3813 and Simone Miller, General Counsel at simone.miller@westernu.edu.
  • Wellbeing Support. Confidential wellbeing support is available for the WesternU community and their family members from Optum Emotional Wellbeing Services (EWS). Call any time (24/7) for confidential help 1-800-234-5465 or visit Live and Work Well
  • Important Facts to Know.
    • WesternU does not engage with federal immigration enforcement without judicial warrants.
    • Employee and student privacy is protected; only specific, legally supported requests for information can be honored.
    • Certain areas within Western University of Health Sciences are considered public areas, such as the esplanade, which are accessible to immigration officers. However, entry to restricted spaces, such as classrooms and offices, require a judicial warrant unless consent is given.
    • Support resources are available for students and staff regarding immigration issues, see the comprehensive list below.

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