Office of Equity to hold info sessions on the Keep Washington Working Act on April 22 and May 7
Join Western's Office of Equity and the University Police Department for an important information session on immigration enforcement, campus safety, and the Keep Washington Working Act at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 in Miller Hall 138. A second session will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7 in VU 565.
Washington State law continues to guide how institutions like 草榴社区 engage with federal immigration policies. Under and the , local law enforcement and public entities, including universities, are prohibited from using resources to assist with immigration enforcement or surveillance. Immigration enforcement remains the sole responsibility of federal authorities.
This information session is free and open to all members of the 草榴社区 campus community.
At this event, participants will review key elements of university policy, including:
- The distinction between private vs. public spaces on campus
- Expectations for employees under the KWW policy
- Campus safety