Our Center is committed to helping you stay informed about the dynamic immigration legal landscape our students navigate. With numerous, quickly evolving federal policy shifts underway, the University of California is working diligently to monitor these developments and seek clarity on a range of issues. The UC remains committed to the UC values as stated in the Principles of Community. You can visit their University of California - Federal Updates website to learn more, where they will continue to share updates and resources as they become available.
Please review the following pages for additional information:
UC Davis Campus Federal Immigration Enforcement
Please visit the following website for information about policies, procedures and resources related to possible federal immigration enforcement activities on our campus.
UC Davis Federal Immigration Enforcement Website
How to make a Verified ICE Report
Use the "CLEAR" Method:
- C - Count: How many agents or officers did you see? How many vehicles?
- L - Location: What is the exact address, intersection, or specific location? Which direction are they heading?
- E - Equipment: What equipment do they have? What insignia or letters are on their uniforms? ie. Homeland Security Investigations, CBP, ERO, Police.
- A - Actions: What are they doing? Have they detained anyone? Are they conducting interviews, searching, or making arrests?
- R - Record: What exact time did you witness the activity? Are your able to take a photo or video safely?
UC Davis Employees - What to Do if a Federal Immigration Agent Contacts You
The following guidelines were provided by UC Davis Campus Counsel:
I am a UC Davis employee, what do I do if a federal immigration agent comes to my workspace with a warrant or subpoena?
- Inform the agent that you are not obstructing their process and need to consult with campus counsel because you are not authorized to give consent to access persons or non-public areas of buildings.
- Call Campus Counsel at (530) 754-7111.
- Ask for the agent’s name, ID number, agency affiliation, and business card.
- Ask to take a photo of the warrant or subpoena so you can provide it to campus
counsel.
Immigration Enforcement on Campus FAQ
General Policy Updates
- UC IMM - Resource Guide: Navigating Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”) Delays May 4, 2026
- UC IMM - Update on ICE Presence at U.S. Airports - March 24, 2026
- UC IMM - Update on DACA Decision - March 12, 2025
- UC IMM - Update on Immigration Registration Requirement - February 27, 2025
- UC IMM - Understanding Immigration Detention and Opportunities to Support UC Affiliates
- New Considerations for U.S. Passports, Immigration Forms, and Documents for Trans, Non-binary, and Intersex People (2025)
- University of California - Federal Updates