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Resolution 2025-05 Reaffims Support of Undocumented Students

Chancellor Lee Lambert recommended that the Board of Trustees adopt resolution . The vote at the Board meeting on Jan. 13, 2025 was unanimously yes.

BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS: The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office continues to support its commitment to undocumented students that provided guidance to local districts in dealing with immigration-related uncertainties in light of statements made by President-Elect Donald Trump during his campaign. The resolution reaffirms the district's commitment to serving as an open educational institution and maintaining the privacy of student records.

Response to Sep. 13, 2023 DACA Ruling

Despite a disheartening ruling that again found the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to be unlawful, 17³Ô¹Ï and De Anza College continue to welcome current and potential undocumented and DACA students. The judge’s decision has no impact on a student’s eligibility to enroll or stay enrolled in our colleges. 

The latest ruling allows current DACA recipients to keep and renew their status; however, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is still unable to process new applications. The Biden administration is expected to appeal last week’s ruling, and the case is likely to reach the Supreme Court

17³Ô¹Ï stand in solidarity with the FHDA Board of Trustees and colleagues across the state and nation in advocating for Congress to take action to protect our students and develop a pathway to citizenship. We hope you will join us in advocacy efforts and participate in the California Community Colleges to learn more about how you can help support our students. 

Response to Oct. 5, 2022 DACA Ruling

Despite the fact that an October 5 decision ruled that the DACA program violates federal law, 17³Ô¹Ï will continue to serve and support our undocumented and DACA students. 

Please note, the court’s decision does not impact a student’s AB 540 status and allows DACA recipients to retain their status and even apply to extend their DACA status as is currently allowed for the foreseeable future. 

Additionally, it has been stated by that "as a result of the stay that remains in place, no one who currently has DACA will lose their protection from removal or work authorization."

Daisy Gonzalez, Interim Chancellor of California Community Colleges, declared that community colleges will continue to work to ensure undocumented students are supported on our campuses. 17³Ô¹Ï wholeheartedly supports Interim Chancellor Gonzalez’ statement. 

17³Ô¹Ï-De Anza Stands Against Anti-Asian Hate

17³Ô¹Ï-De Anza stands in solidarity with Asian community during these times of increased prejudice and violence against them. We are committed to serving the needs of our Asian students.

To learn more about how we have shown up, .

Undocumented Student Allies Coalition

17³Ô¹Ï's UndocuLiaison is generating interest in creating an Undocumented Student Allies Coalition on campus.

An Undocumented Student Allies Coalition brings together students, staff, faculty, and administrators across disciplines and representative of 17³Ô¹Ï community to build an undocu-friendly campus culture and institutionalize support and practices for undocumented students and students of mixed-status families.

If you are interested, please fill out .

DACA Updates & Access to Legal Services

For questions about DACA, public charge, or possible immigration remedies, book a consultation with the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area, 17³Ô¹Ï's free, in-house immigration legal services provider.

To book a consultation, click here.