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SA R36 (2020-2021): Calling On Cornell to Establish Itself as a Sanctuary Campus

Acknowledged by the President

  • Resolution:
    SA R36 (2020-2021): Calling On Cornell to Establish Itself as a Sanctuary Campus
  • Day:
    December 3, 2021
  • Action:
    Acknowledged by the President
  • Summary / Notes:

         

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    Dear Anuli,
     
    As you know, Cat conveyed to me Student Assembly Resolution 35: Calling on Cornell to End All Ties with ICE and Resolution 36: Calling on Cornell to Establish Itself as a Sanctuary Campus. Cornell’s commitment to its founding principles is unwavering, and we will continue to support all students.
     
    As I have previously stated to the community, Cornell will continue to vigilantly protect the privacy of student information and records from any unauthorized disclosure in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Vice President Opperman has also shared with university staff that “while Cornell representatives, including the Cornell University Police Department (CUPD), will comply with subpoenas and warrants to the extent required by law, it is neither the university’s practice nor expectation to function as an agent of the federal government regarding enforcement of federal immigration laws.” Additionally, the Cornell University Police Department (CUPD) does not seek immigration status information unless it is related to criminal violations or threats of violent behavior.
     
    I also want to note that Cornell Law School is committed to supporting the Cornell immigrant community, including DACA and undocumented students, with their immigration legal needs. The Law School continues to provide legal assistance to Cornell community members primarily through Professor Kelley-Widmer’s 1L Immigration Law and Advocacy clinic, which runs in the spring semester, but also through other clinics and through pro bono service by individual clinical faculty.
     
    Sincerely,
     
    Martha E. Pollack
     
     
     
     
    Martha E. Pollack
    President, Cornell University
    300 Day Hall
    Ithaca, NY 14853
    Tel: 607-255-5201