CFA Immigration Task Force
The CFA Immigration Task Force was established in early 2017 as a response to the political climate at that time, which called to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy and threatened to deport our students and their families. CFA advocates came together to discuss and identify campus and systemwide efforts to defend the rights of our documented and undocumented students, staff, faculty, and their families. As a result of those discussions, this group was established.
One of the projects we created was to research what were the local campus-based services and organizations working with DACA and other immigrant students. At the time this information was not shared systemwide and some campuses had extremely limited or non-existent resources. This effort included attempting to identify vital campus programs and resources that serve and make the college experience easier for undocumented students. While this information is constantly changing, we hope individuals can connect with organizations that actively serve this population on their local CSU campuses.
Today, our union recognizes the impact the outcome of the election may have on our students, staff, faculty, and their families given the harmful rhetoric espoused during the presidential election. We want to assure everyone that we will continue to fight and advocate for the rights, dignity, and success of our undocumented students, staff, faculty and their families. We remain dedicated to our fight to ensure our CSU campuses remain safe spaces for all. This moment calls for all of us to unify around the core values of respect, opportunity, and social justice for all.
We will continue to push against policies and actions that separate families or undermine the rights of our undocumented students and their families. We will continue to work with our state leaders to find solutions that protect the rights, safety, and well-being of our communities.
Special Note: This information is intended for general information and should not serve as legal advice.
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On Campus Resources
CSU Campus Services and Programs
- CSU Campus Services and Programs for Undocumented Students
- CSU Resources for Undocumented Students
- DACA Updates
- Legal Support Services
- Campus Support – includes campus Dream Centers, mental health services, and employee assistance programs
- About AB 540 / AB 2000 / SB 68 and the California Dream Act
2022 – 2024 Legislative Reports & Updates
- Fall 2024 Pro-Immigrant Legislation
- CFA’s Positions on Immigration Legislation
- Sept 2022 Bills on Immigration
Rapid Response Networks in California
- ACLU Rapid Response Network
- Oakland Rapid Response Network
- OC Rapid Response Network (OCRRN
- San Diego Rapid Response Network
- San Francisco Rapidle Response Network
Legal Resources:
iAmerica – iAmerica is the national immigrant justice campaign platform of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). SEIU is empowering dreams and igniting change by advocating for the rights of all American families
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