Should law enforcement officials wish to enter NYU facilities for immigration-related enforcement purposes, they must have a judicial warrant or subpoena in order to do so. Campus Safety Officers are aware of—and trained on—this protocol.
- The University does not voluntarily provide information about members of the University community to third parties, including government agencies, unless it is legally required to do so. In the limited instances in which the University receives a legally-binding request for information regarding a member of our community—e.g. a subpoena—the University relies on its standard process for receiving, reviewing, and responding to such requests. That standard process includes the University providing notification to a student of such a request, except in cases where the University is legally prohibited from doing so.
- Members of the NYU community who have questions or concerns about their immigration status are encouraged to contact the Immigrant Defense Initiative, or their own immigration attorney.
Please note that many areas around NYU, such as Washington Square Park, are public; law enforcement officers do not require a warrant, and may conduct operations without our consent—or awareness.
We know that recent events have raised anxieties among our community. Should you have a particular question or are in need of support, please contact the Office of Work Life (for employees) the Office of the Dean of Students (for students), or the Office of Global Services (if you have specific questions or concerns about your visa).
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