University (of Michigan) Refuses to Disclose Student's Immigration Information
Hadn't seen this posted yet. GO BLUE!
https://www.michigandaily.com/section/news-briefs/university-refuses-disclose-students-immigration-information
"University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel released a statement Saturday morning affirming the University’s commitment to international students and faculty. Despite an executive order signed Friday by President Donald Trump that bans the immigration and travel of people from many Muslim-majority countries, Schlissel said the University will not release the immigration status information of its students.
“The university complies with federal requirements associated with managing its international programs,” Schlissel wrote in his statement. “Otherwise, the university does not share sensitive information like immigration status.”
The statement emphasized the University’s obligation and Schlissel’s personal commitment to the University’s international community. According to the statement, the University has been admitting foreign students since the late 1840s."
Link to University's full statement: http://umich.edu/announcements/ But thought I'd highlight.
The university’s actions related to immigration status are consistent with our long-standing positions on non-discrimination, privacy and public safety. Those are:
* The University of Michigan welcomes and supports students without regard to their immigration status. We will continue to admit students in a manner consistent with our non-discrimination policy. Once students are admitted, the university is committed to fostering an environment in which each student can flourish.
* The university complies with federal requirements associated with managing its international programs. Otherwise, the university does not share sensitive information like immigration status.
* Campus police do not inquire about or record immigration status when performing their duties.
* In accordance with federal law, the enforcement of immigration law rests with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. Campus police will not partner with federal, state, or other local law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration law except when required to do so by law.
* The university maintains a strong commitment to the privacy of student records for all students, consistent with state and federal laws. We do not provide information on immigration status to anyone except when required by law.
* The university offers in-state tuition to undocumented students who meet certain conditions.
* The university offers confidential counseling services to all students.
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