FW: Immigration Enforcement and the Safety of the UMass Boston Community
Stacy VanDeveer
Dear USA-based GEP colleagues,
Some of the links included in the email below may be of use to you and your colleagues and students.
--SV
Stacy D. VanDeveer
Professor of Global Governance & Human Security
Dept of Conflict Resolution, Human Security and Global Governance, McCormack School of Policy & Global Studies, UMass Boston
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2023-24 Zennström Visiting Professor of Climate Leadership, Dept of Earth Sciences, Uppsala University
From:
Faculty Staff Union <F...@umb.edu>
Date: Friday, January 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM
To:
Subject: Immigration Enforcement and the Safety of the UMass Boston Community
Dear Member,
With the start of the new Trump administration, officers enforcing immigration laws will now be able to enter and make arrests at schools, churches, and hospitals. The safety of all community members – students, faculty, librarians and staff—is paramount. We are committed to making sure our classrooms and campus spaces remain places of gathering and engagement where all are welcomed and feel safe.
Our parent union, NEA, has provided some initial resources. FSU has asked administration to clarify the university’s position and instructions in the event that ICE officers enter our campus for the purpose of detaining members of our community. We will keep you apprised of any additional information we receive. Please reach out to us if you have any concerns or questions.
Sincerely,
Caroline Coscia Sana Haroon
Senior Lecturer II Professor
Political Science Department History Department
President Vice President
For information on the FSU, links to our contract and bargaining updates, and a calendar of events, see the FSU webpage
NEA Resources
NEA's Comprehensive Immigration Guide: https://www.nea.org/resource-library/guidance-immigration-issues
Red Cards: https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas
Family Preparedness Plan: https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/family_preparedness_plan_v3-20170323.pdf