Legal Resources & Information

Campus Safety Statement

The citizenship status of an Albion student is not relevant to the functions and responsibilities of Campus Safety, so officers do not ask students for any documentation or other information related to their citizenship status.

What do I do if I see Immigration Enforcement on campus?

Any situations on campus involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be referred to David Leib, Director of Campus Safety who can be reached by calling campus safety at 517-629-0911. Mr. Leib will consult with College counsel as necessary to verify any warrant presented.

City Law Enforcement

The City of Albion’s Public Safety Department allows their police officers to request information about citizenship status from individuals who are suspects or have been arrested for a criminal act. Albion Public Safety (city police) will also provide assistance to ICE agents and other federal authorities when requested by those agencies to do so. Note: the campus safety officers based on Albion College’s campus are not police officers and do NOT ask questions about citizenship (see statement above).

This document explains your rights if you are ever asked by Albion City police officers about your citizenship status (more information is available in the “Off Campus” resources below):

Where can I find resources locally?

Members of the Albion College faculty and staff are available to help students and their allies find resources.

  • Elizabeth Barrios

    Associate Professor, Spanish

    Office: Vulgamore Hall 106
    Email: ebarrios@albion.edu
    Phone: 517-629-0333

  • Griselda Iñiguez

    Assistant Director of Student Success

    Office: Stockwell 105
    Email: giniguez@albion.edu
    Phone: 517-629-0604

  • Professor

    Organic Chemistry

    Office: Putnam 364
    Email: charris@albion.edu
    Phone: 517-629-0253

Reporting Discriminatory Harassment

Albion College seeks to create a welcoming environment in which all students can learn. If a student experiences harassment or discriminatory treatment there are several ways they can report it. Please see the Report Discriminatory Harassment page for details, including an anonymous reporting tool.

Off-Campus Resources

Justice for Our Neighbors – Kalamazoo

Justice for Our Neighbors – Kalamazoo assists with a range of legal immigration services, by appointment only. If you need assistance, please call the office at 269-743-2501. You can leave a message at any time of day (in English or Spanish), and someone will get back to you.

Resources for coping with immigration raids and deportation:

DACA Renewal Information and Resources:

National immigration legal aid organizations:

Immigration attorney directories:

Any situations on campus involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be referred to David Leib, Director of Campus Safety who can be reached by calling campus safety at 517-629-0911. Mr. Snyder will consult with College counsel as necessary to verify any warrant presented.