On January 20, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a memorandum authorizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to conduct enforcement actions – including searches, seizures, and arrests – in or near areas that previously received special protections, including colleges and universities. The DHS announcement ended a long-standing federal policy restricting ICE raids and other enforcement actions in “sensitive” locations — like schools, churches, and hospitals.
Carroll College continues to monitor the situation and would like to ensure that its students, staff, and faculty are equipped with the resources and information needed to navigate interactions with ICE officials should they visit our campus. Additionally, we would like to provide some general guidance if you or someone you know experiences adverse immigration actions, such as visa revocation, SEVIS record termination, or termination of immigration status. This document provides several important tools, guidelines, and resources. This guidance is not legal advice. It provides general principles and guidelines to aid in compliance with immigration and other laws while protecting the rights and privacy of students, faculty, and staff. This interim guidance is subject to change.
Thank you for your continued efforts to support our students and the broader campus community.