SA R23 (2016-2017): Declaring Cornell University a Sanctuary Campus

Conveyed to the President

• Resolution:
  SA R23 (2016-2017): Declaring Cornell University a Sanctuary Campus
• Day:
  December 13, 2016
• Action:
  Conveyed to the President
• Summary / Notes:
  J. Berger to H. Rawlings
• File Attachments:
• Text Attachment:
  Dear President Rawlings,
  
  I would like to convey the Student Assembly’s 23rd resolution of the year to you. This resolution calls for Cornell Administration to declare Cornell University a “Sanctuary Campus.” As a sanctuary campus, Cornell would declare its intent to not cooperate with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts to locate members of the Cornell community and commit to guaranteeing funding for DACA students.
  
  Resolution 23 is Declaring Cornell University a Sanctuary Campus.
  
  This resolution asks for the administration to protect all students, staff, faculty, their families, and the broader community regardless of race, sex, disability, LGBTQ+ identity, socioeconomic status, political affiliation, nationality, religion, or citizenship by reaffirming the university’s commitment to create a campus atmosphere of respect. This resolution also requests that the administration guarantee financial aid for current and future DACA (or DACA eligible) students and develop a system for funding all undocumented and international students regardless of temporary status. Additionally, this resolution requests that the administration guarantees student safety by refusing to release information that can make students vulnerable and that is not publicly available. The Student Assembly also urges the administration and Cornell University Police Department to resist the intrusion of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials into our community. This resolution also asks that the administration provide legal and counseling services, information, and updates for students who may be directly affected by local, state, and federal policy changes. Additionally, the Student Assembly requests that Cornell interim President Hunter R. Rawlings III, president-elect President Martha E. Pollack, and the Cornell University Police Department, make its commitment to the above requests through a public statement sent to all students, staff, and faculty.
  
  I would like to request that this resolution be shared with president-elect President Martha E. Pollack and Police Chief Kathy Zoner.
  
  Thank You,
  
  Jordan Berger