Cal State LA remains committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff, regardless of their immigration status. We will take every measure possible to protect our community.
Immediate Response to Immigration Officers on Campus
If you are approached by an immigration officer, or you become aware that immigration enforcement activity is occurring or about to occur on campus, please notify the Cal State LA designees immediately.
Use the link below if you are approached by an Immigration Officer requesting information, documents, or access about someone other than yourself.
In case of an emergency, call the Cal State LA Department of Public Safety at 9-1-1.
Cal State LA Designees
Please refer any student or employee with concerns about immigration orders or inquiries to the designated contacts listed below.
The Cal State LA Designees listed here are responsible for meeting with the federal immigration officers as well as reviewing and verifying any order/subpoena/warrant presented.
- Blanca Martinez- Navarro, AVP Student Affairs & Enrollment Management and Dean of Students, [email protected] or 323-343-3103.
- Victor M. Rojas, Jr., Chief of Staff, Office of the President, [email protected] or 323-343-3030.
If the contact occurs outside of business hours, call Cal State LA Public Safety at (323) 343-3700.
Hotlines
Emergency Rapid Response Numbers: In case of an emergency, you can report ICE activity and enforcement actions by calling your local rapid response network. Additional lists of Rapid Response Networks are available through the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCI Justice) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
- 888-624-4752 – LARRN (Los Angeles County) 24/7 immigration enforcement response
- 213-353-1333 – CHIRLA Rapid Response Network (Statewide) Legal referrals, KYR info, and enforcement alerts
- 562-276-0267 – ORALE (Long Beach & Orange County) ICE activity verification & legal aid
- 213-833-8283 – ImmDef Rapid Response (Southern CA) M–F, 9AM–4PM PST — assistance locating detained individuals Legal Support Hotlines
- Public Counsel Immigrants’ Rights Project – 213-385-2977 ext. 600
- CARECEN – 213-385-7800 ext. 136 | carecen-la.org
- LACBA Immigration Assistance Project – 213-485-1872 | 213-485-1873 Note: Located in a federal building – use caution
Know Your Rights
If you are approached, you are not required to answer questions and have the right to remain silent.
- ACLU - For Bystanders: Ice Not welcome: Verify, Document, and Report
- California DOJ - Scam Consumer Alerts
- Factsheet on Protected Areas Recission
- Family Preparedness Plan
- Immigration Court Information Tool
- ICE Online Detainee Locator System
- Immigration Access to Public Services - English Video | Spanish Video | Bilingual Slide Deck
- Immigration Preparedness Toolkit
- Know Your Immigration Rights—California Attorney General
- Know Your Rights—ILRC
- Know Your Rights Card
- Know Your Rights Video and Presentation - English | Spanish | Indigenous
- LA Public Library - Consultation Appointments
- LAUSD: We Are One Campaign - One-pager Resource Guide
- National Immigration Legal Services Directory - Immigration Legal Services
- Prepare for encounters with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Report Immigration Fraud
- RepresentLA Program
- State Bar of California - Attorney Search
- Train the Trainer - English Presentation | Spanish Presentation
- USCIS Case Status Tool - Track the status of an immigration application, petition, or request.
Stay Informed
Please consider the following on and off-campus resources:
Erika J. Glazer Family Dreamers Resource Center
The Erika J. Glazer Family Dreamers Resource Center supports undocumented students through a number of programs and services aimed at ensuring their academic, emotional, and personal well-being.