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June 19, 2018: 51�ԹϺ��� President Janet Napolitano and Chancellor Gary S. May issue statements on the growing humanitarian crisis at the southern border of the United States and call out the government for playing politics with the lives of DACA recipients. [More …]

March 28, 2018: 51�ԹϺ���’s Statement of Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the 51�ԹϺ��� Community (issued in November 2016), in which the university says it will protect the privacy and civil rights of the undocumented members of the 51�ԹϺ��� community and direct 51�ԹϺ��� police departments not to undertake joint efforts with any government agencies to enforce federal immigration law. [More …]

March 28, 2018: Charles F. Robinson, general counsel and vice president of 51�ԹϺ��� Legal Affairs, answers frequently asked questions about the university’s stance on federal immigration enforcement actions that could occur on 51�ԹϺ��� property and provides information about how to respond in such a situation. [More …]

Jan. 23, 2018: Chancellor Gary S. May and Police Chief Joseph A. Farrow reiterate 51�ԹϺ��� Davis’ position on immigration enforcement: Campus police will not conduct sweeps, nor assist in any federal raids or otherwise participate in efforts to detain suspected undocumented members of our university community. [More …]

Jan. 9, 2018: “This crucial decision allows nearly 800,000 DACA recipients to stay in the United States as lawsuits over the legality of the DACA rescission make their way through the courts,” the statement reads. “Unfortunately ... it does not negate, nor lessen, the urgent need for permanent protection” — so 51�ԹϺ��� will keep fighting the Trump administration’s rescission of DACA, supporting legislation for permanent protection, and providing services and aid to 51�ԹϺ���’s undocumented students. [More …]

Sept. 5, 2017: Chancellor Gary S. May expresses grave disappointment in the White House decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. He says 51�ԹϺ��� Davis is home to a dedicated community of DACA students from across the globe, and that the university’s AB 540 and Undocumented Student Center is a model of empowerment, opportunity and equity. [More …]

Aug. 17, 2017: “This terrorizing display of racism and hate (in Charlottesville, Virginia) has raised questions about the limits on freedom of expression. ... Incitement to violence is not speech. Terrorism is not dialogue. Freedom of speech is about new ideas, not old hate.” [More ...]

Aug. 11, 2017: In Washington Post op-ed, the 51�ԹϺ��� president and former secretary of Homeland Security says she will never forget the first day of applications for DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, five years ago. “Tens of thousands of some of the best and brightest young people in our country applied to the program and celebrated their ability to live, work and learn in the only nation most of them had ever known,” Napolitano says. Now is the time to make this protection permanent, she concludes. [More ...]

Aug. 2, 2017: Chancellor Gary S. May affirms 51�ԹϺ��� President Janet Napolitano’s statement regarding the Justice Department’s reported review of admissions practices. “Like her, I’m troubled that the proposed charge to the Office of Civil Rights may lead to a chilling effect on equitable access to high quality education.” [More ...]

Feb. 23, 2017: In a statement, 51�ԹϺ��� says it will continue to ensure that its transgender students, faculty and staff have unrestricted access to restrooms that conform to their gender identities. We also link to the 51�ԹϺ��� Davis map showing all gender-inclusive restrooms on campus. [More ...]

Feb. 7, 2017: More than 250 people attend Feb. 2 event where campus leaders offer answers and resources to such concerns as, “Scholar and student visas are expiring — how can the university help?” and “What is happening with applications from overseas for admission to graduate school in the fall?” [More ...]

Jan. 31, 2017: Holly Cooper, co-director, describes the immigration Law Clinic’s “nonstop legal response” to President Trump’s executive order. One team worked at San Francisco International Airport, others worked at the law school, preparing emergency motions for court, arguing the people being detained were being held unconstitutionally. [More ...]

Jan. 30, 2017: He says he and other administrators are reaching out to students and scholars affected by the executive order and offering support. “I encourage you to be mindful of all those among us who are fearful for themselves, their family members or friends. We must, as a daily practice, be compassionate and supportive, but more than ever at times like this.” [More ...]

Jan. 30, 2017: In a joint message, Interim Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter and Davis Mayor Robb Davis say our friend from around the world contribute in myriad ways to our community and our university. “They are part of us.” [More ...]

Jan. 30, 2017: Joanna Regulska, vice provost and associate chancellor of Global Affairs, and Wesley Young, director of Services for International Students and Scholars, say: “We are committed to the support of all international students and scholars, and will continue to work to make 51�ԹϺ��� Davis a desired destination for those who would join us in our mission of teaching, research and public service.” [More ...]

Jan. 29, 2017: President Janet Napolitano and all the 51�ԹϺ��� chancellors say they are “committed to supporting all members of the 51�ԹϺ��� community who are impacted by this executive action.” [More ...]

Jan. 28, 2017: “Like many of you, I am deeply troubled by President Trump’s executive order restricting entry into the country by people from seven countries. Our university is one that embraces scholars and workers of all backgrounds and ideals, which is rooted in our Principles of Community.” [More ...]

Jan. 28, 2017: The 51�ԹϺ��� Office of the President issues “Guidance for the 51�ԹϺ��� Community on the Executive Order Affecting Visa Processes and Entry Into the United States.” [More ...]

Dec. 20, 2016: Interim Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter joined more than 170 other university and college leaders by signing an open letter to the president-elect and Congress urging them to take action to fight climate change and continue research on the changing planet. [More ...]

Dec. 6, 2016: The 51�ԹϺ��� Academic Council, which includes the Academic Senate divisional chairs from each campus, endorses the 51�ԹϺ��� Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the 51�ԹϺ��� Community. [More …]

Nov. 29, 2016: 51�ԹϺ��� President Napolitano joins the leaders of the California State University and California Community College systems in urging President-elect Trump to allow students who are in the country illegally to continue their educations without fear of deportation. [More ...]

Updated Nov. 23, 2016: If you are an undocumented student who is currently abroad, you are advised to be back in the United States before Inauguration Day (Jan. 20). [More …]

Nov. 22, 2016: The interim chancellor reiterates his support for all members of our campus community and says he will not remain silent in the face of messages or actions that are designed to stifle discussion by promoting fear and intolerance. [More ...]