The University of Nevada Renault hosts the “Know Your Rights” training for immigrant students – KRNV

The University of Nevada Renault, in collaboration with state and communities, has recently conducted a training “Know Your Rights” aimed at training immigrant students about their constitutional rights during interactions with immigration and customs law enforcement agencies (ICE).

Make The Road Nevada Halleri Ferrini emphasized the importance of these sessions, especially in the current political climate. “It is very important for us to have these sessions here in UNR, specifically with everything we have seen,” Ferrini said.

According to the higher Immigration portal, more than 408,000 students in the United States have been undocumented, with over 3,400 enrolled in Nevada institutions. The training invited students and their families to deal with their concerns, as stressors related to immigration status can affect the results of students and mental health.

Ferrini noted the fear that many students are experiencing. “With everything that happens, we see many students who can even be afraid to leave their rooms or hostels, whatever the case,” she said.

During the session, Ferini outlined the rights of uncompanied students at the Campus College. “In college here, although this is public space, students are still right,” Ferrini said. “If they turn to ice, definitely if they have an order, ask this too. In addition, there is no reason to engage with them. You have to inform them, ‘Hey, am I good to leave? If they say yes, go quietly.

The University of Nevada Reno has issued a statement confirming its position on requests for immigration status.

“The University Police Department does not ask anyone about their immigration status and does not arrest anyone solely on the basis of their immigration status,” the statement said. “University police are not acting in detention cases issued by immigration and application of US customs (ICE). In principle, ICE has no unlimited jurisdiction to work in any higher education system in Nevada.”

The statement further emphasizes the university’s commitment to support undocumented and DACA students with resources such as academic support, legal assistance and mental health services. “The university remains focused on our people and how best we can guarantee that everyone in our campus can learn, work and learn to realize success,” the statement concludes.

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