Fordham University has released guidelines for engaging with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following President Trump’s executive actions regarding immigration enforcement and mass deportation. 

Robert Fitzer, associate vice president of Fordham’s Department of Public Safety, sent an email last week asking students to familiarize themselves with the guidelines, which are posted on the Public Safety website.

The guidelines instruct students, faculty and staff on what to do if they are approached by a law enforcement officer requesting information about members of the campus community or access to campus facilities. They advise students to “inform the officer that you are not obstructing their process but do not have the authority to release information without consulting the University administration” and to contact Public Safety.

President Tania Tetlow addressed the immigration issue in an email, where she expressed her empathy and support for students and faculty who may be struggling. She also emphasized the Catholic values of welcoming strangers and seeing everyone as family. 

“Regardless of where we stand on these policy issues, I hope we can agree on our collective empathy for those struggling with an uncertain future,” Tetlow said. Fordham will update their “Resources for Undocumented Students” webpage, according to Tetlow. The Office for International Services will also update international students on changing policies.