Guidance for LLCC Faculty, Staff and Students on Federal Immigration Enforcement Activity on Campus

Purpose: Developed in accordance with State of Illinois Public Act 104-0440 (signed into law on Dec. 9, 2025)

Immediate actions

  • If Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is observed on campus:
    • Call LLCC Police Department (LLCCPD) immediately at 217-786-2278
      • Provide location and any pertinent details
  • LLCCPD will:
    • Respond in person at the main campus or by phone at outreach centers
    • Notify the Vice President of Administrative Services
    • Contact college legal counsel if needed

If contacted or approached by an ICE official

  • Remain calm and professional
  • Inform them – “LLCCPD is your point of contact.”
  • Immediately call LLCCPD and give your location
  • Ask the agents to wait for LLCCPD
  • Do NOT:
    • Consent to anything
    • Accept any paperwork
  • If shown a warrant or subpoena, say:
    “I am not authorized by the college to grant access to non-public areas or provide any information. Please wait here for LLCCPD so they can assist you.”
  • For Outreach Centers, Medical District, off-site locations – LLCCPD will contact via phone

Access rules

  • Public spaces:
    • Agents may enter freely (e.g., Lincoln Commons, hallways, Student Union, sidewalks, parking lots)
  • Restricted/Non-Public areas (Examples: private offices, classrooms, maintenance areas, storage rooms):
    • Agents should not enter without:
      • Judicial warrant – verified by LLCC Police
      • Consent – provided by LLCC Police

Questions

Contact LLCCPD at 217-786-2278.


Immigration enforcement resources

https://illinoisimmigrationinfo.org