The faculty of the Department of Russian Language and Area Studies at St. Olaf College condemns the discriminatory, reckless, and violent actions of ICE, CBP, and other federal agencies in our community and in communities across the United States. We condemn the spurious narratives and outright lies that President Trump and his administration continue to use in their efforts to justify the illegal abduction, detainment, torture, and murder of people regardless of citizenship or legal status. We stand in heartfelt solidarity with our community members who are living in uncertainty, fear, despair, and anger. We also stand with those who have been moved to resist this clear violation of law, peace, and security in our community.
Resources:
- Resources and Ongoing Campus Support Around Immigration Enforcement and
- Campus Safety (Document) | February 11, 2026
- Campus Safety Reminders As We Begin A New Semester | February 4, 2026
- [Faculty/Staff] Responding to Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota | January 9, 2026 [Students] Responding to Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota | January 9, 2026