LETTER Re: College and University Rights and Obligations to Noncitizen Students

This letter was sent to all the colleges and universities in Rhode Island, providing information from the National ACLU about academic institutions' rights and obligations to students who are studying from other countries.

Specifically, the letter explains why providing housing and other services to noncitizen students does not make institutions liable under the immigration harboring statute (8 U.S.C. § 1324), and the institution’s rights and options after receiving an ICE administrative subpoena.

The letter displayed is from the National ACLU, find our cover letter in the PDF links below.