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.

Immigration Campus Reporting

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.

Rapid Response

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 – Los Angeles Rapid Response Network
  • 213-353-1333 – CHIRLA Rapid Response Network (Statewide)
  • 562-276-0267 – ÓRALE (Long Beach & Orange County) ICE activity verification & legal aid
  • 213-833-8283 – ImmDef Rapid Response (Southern CA) M–F, 9 a.m.  – 4 p.m. PST — assistance locating detained individuals Legal Support Hotlines
  • 213-385-2977 ext. 600 – Public Counsel Immigrants’ Rights Project
  • 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
  • (323) 805-1049 – Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights Network
  • (323) 922-5644 – Promesa Boyle Heights,
  • (909) 361-4588 – Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice,
  • (213) 833-8283 – Southern California Bilingual Rapid Response Legal Resource Hotline,
  • (310) 951-7721 – U.S. Africa Institute

Know Your Rights

If you are approached, you are not required to answer questions and have the right to remain silent.

Legal Support

Stay Informed

Please consider the following on and off-campus resources:

DISCLAIMER: Many of the organizations listed here are not affiliated with Cal State LA. For more information on service availability, please contact the organization directly.

 

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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.

Dreamers Resource Center