Immigration Enforcement Questions
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and has responsibility for enforcing federal immigration law. With guidance from UT System, the following Q&A is intended to guide faculty and staff about their responsibilities when interacting with immigration officers on University property.
Faculty and staff with additional questions should contact their supervisor. Students seeking immigration advice should contact a licensed attorney.
Q&A
Is ICE allowed to come onto the UTD campus and enter campus buildings?
Federal immigration officers may enter any public area of a campus. Access to nonpublic areas typically requires an officer to provide a judicial warrant.
What should I do if a federal immigration officer appears at my worksite and requests access to a location?
Remain calm and respectful. Inform the federal immigration officer that you are not obstructing their process but that you must notify the University Police Department. Immediately contact the UT Dallas Police Department at 972-883-2222 to inform them of the situation. Follow the instructions given by UTDPD. Do not attempt to determine the validity of a warrant on your own.
What should I do if a federal immigration officer appears at my worksite and requests documents or other information from University records?
If a federal immigration officer asks you to provide information from University records, contact the Office of Legal Affairs at legal@utdallas.edu or phone extension 5291. Be respectful and inform the federal immigration officer that, due to privacy laws, all requests for information from University records are reviewed by Legal Affairs. UT Dallas complies with all lawful requests for information.
