Guidance for Students for Possible Immigration Enforcement Actions on Campus

December 13, 2024

Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College, and Los Medanos College are dedicated to supporting all students, regardless of immigration status, as they pursue their educational goals. We understand that many in our community may be feeling uncertain or anxious, and we are committed to doing everything we can to support students’ continued well-being and safety.

One concrete action all students can take now is to prepare for the possibility of immigration enforcement actions that may occur on campus. We have identified resources for those who want to learn more about the rights and responsibilities of individuals interacting with immigration offices. We have also identified a point-of-contact for students contacted by immigration officers on campus and additional resources that may be helpful.

Know Your Rights!

Get Your Red Cards:
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center offers free Red Cards, which provide quick, user-friendly reminders for asserting your rights and protecting yourself in various situations, including interactions with immigration officers. Once you click on the link, scroll down to find your preferred language.

Seek Immigration Legal Advice and Make a Plan:
Get legal advice now and plan how to respond to potential immigration enforcement encounters. Use the Immigration Preparedness Toolkit to help you create a plan.

On-Campus Points of Contact

Contact Campus Police if you are approached by an immigration officer on campus.

Campus Police are committed to protecting the safety and well-being of all members of our community. They will help to address the situation with the federal officers while respecting and protecting your rights. California Laws (AB 21 and SB 54) prohibit law enforcement agencies, including campus police forces, from using resources (i.e., money or officers) to support immigration enforcement. Therefore, Campus Police will not contact, detain, question, or arrest any individual based solely on suspected undocumented immigration status or inquire about an individual’s immigration status.

Please consider adding your campus police phone number to your phone contacts list.

CCC – San Pablo Campus: (510) 215-4858
DVC – Pleasant Hill Campus: (925) 969-2785
DVC – San Ramon Campus: (925) 551-6212
LMC – Pittsburg Campus: (925) 439-1505
LMC – Brentwood Center: (925) 473-6919

Additional Points of Contact for students who may be subject to an immigration order or inquiry on campus.

CCC – Rod Santos, Dean of Enrollment Services: (510) 215-3921
CCC – Kenyetta Tribble, Vice President of Student Services: (510) 215-6869
DVC – Sara Parker, Vice President of Business and Administrative Services: (925) 969-2000 or DVCImmiPOC@email.4cd.edu
LMC – Dave Belman, Dean of Student Success: (925) 473-7423
LMC – Rosa Armendáriz, Senior Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: (925) 473-7314

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:

CONTRA COSTA DIABLO VALLEY LOS MEDANOS

Additional Resources

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.