UC Attempting to Quell Climate of Confusion and Fear Among Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni Due to Executive Immigration Orders
The University of California system has a new website that provides news, resources (including the collection in one place various UC statements about the immigration orders), and support for persons affected by President Trump’s executive orders on immigration. It is live here.
The website explains the need for the page:
The executive order restricting entry to the United States is contrary to our values.
President Donald Trump signed three executive orders on immigration in late January, including one which triggered an immediate ban on entry to the United States for people from certain Muslim majority nations.
The University of California supports legislative efforts to rescind the order. Like universities across the country, UC is deeply enriched by students, faculty and scholars from around the world, who come to study, teach and conduct research. It is critical that the United States continues to welcome the best students, scholars, scientists and engineers of all backgrounds and nationalities.
UC is also deeply concerned that all three executive orders on immigration signed by President Trump earlier this year are creating a climate of confusion and fear among members of our community, especially among undocumented students and those of the Muslim faith.
The information gathered here is intended to provide guidance, resources and support for navigating this fluid situation, and to reaffirm the University of California’s commitment to all members of its community.
KJ