Know Your Rights: Immigration Enforcement
Modesto Junior College and
Yosemite Community College District leaders will continue to advocate at all levels of government for the rights of our
diverse student population to obtain a quality education.
Rights, Responsibilities & Resources for MJC Faculty and Staff
Follow these steps if a federal immigration official is on campus and requests access to
student information, district records, or entrance to a facility.
1. REMAIN CALM AND PROFESSIONAL
Modesto Junior College and its employees have state legal procedures and district
policies we must follow. Immigration officers are required to abide by state laws.
2. ASK FOR IDENTIFICATION AND COMMUNICATE
Ask the official to identify themselves by name, identification number, and agency.
Politely state, “I am not obstructing your process, but I am not the designated campus
official. Please allow me to contact my supervisor.”
3. NOTIFY THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT
Ask the area supervisor to refer the official to the Modesto Junior College President
by phone at 209-575-6067 or in-person MJC East Campus
Morris Building, Rm 201, during business hours. After hours, contact
Campus Safety at 209-575-6351.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I release student information to law enforcement officials?
Will Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) Campus Safety enforce federal immigration
laws?
- No. YCCD Campus Safety personnel do not have access to student immigration status.
- YCCD Campus Safety will:
- Not enter into agreements with law enforcement agencies or federal departments for
the enforcement of federal immigration law.
- Not honor immigration hold requests
- Not contact, detain, or question individuals solely on the basis of declared or suspected
immigration status.
Since MJC is an open campus, can law enforcement officials access all areas of campus
without permission?
No. YCCD
BP 3501/
AP 3501-Campus Security and Access states that classrooms and other instructional areas are
limited to students and employees of the college and staff areas are accessible to
assigned employees and by invitation to others for college business.
Are there different rules for international students?
No. Campus policies also pertain to international students.
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Employment Assistance Program
Resources are available to all staff experiencing hardships due to immigration enforcement
efforts. Included in your employee benefits from Yosemite Community College District (YCCD), you and your dependents have access to an Employee Assistance Program that can provide assistance with legal services, child care, elder care and more.
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