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University of Oregon Launches ICE Alert System Ahead of State Deadline

The University of Oregon has activated a campus-wide alert system to notify students and staff of federal immigration enforcement activity. The system was implemented months before the state-mandated September deadline following advocacy from student organizations.

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Why It Matters

Students and employees at the University of Oregon will now receive emergency notifications regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement () activity on campus, a policy change required by Oregon House Bill 4079.

Key Facts

  • The University of Oregon activated an ICE alert system on Wednesday, ahead of the state-mandated September deadline.
  • Oregon House Bill 4079, signed into law by Governor Tina Kotek on April 9, requires public higher education institutions to designate a system to notify students of federal immigration presence.
  • The new alert system utilizes the existing University of Oregon Alert system, which also covers other emergencies like server outages and vehicle crashes.
  • Alerts require verification from the Office of the General Counsel, university police, and Safety and Risk Services before being sent.
  • The policy excludes notifications for routine federal activity, such as visa status checks.
  • The university stated that alerts will not include personally identifiable information that cannot be legally disclosed.
  • The decision to launch early followed petitions from the University of Oregon chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America and the University of Oregon Anti-ICE Coalition.

Who's Mentioned

organizationUniversity of Oregon Anti-ICE Coalition“Student group that petitioned for the early implementation of the alert system.”organizationDemocratic Socialists of America“Student group that petitioned for the early implementation of the alert system.”personTina Kotek“Governor of Oregon who signed HB 4079 into law.”personJimmy Howard“Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students.”organizationUniversity of Oregon“Public university implementing the new alert system.”