What local colleges are telling students to do during increased federal immigration enforcement

Stay calm and respectful, but know your rights. Carry your student ID card at all times. Avoid unnecessary risks.

These are just some of the tips University of Illinois Chicago officials recently sent students in preparation of President Donald Trump’s administration deploying hundreds of federal agents or even National Guard troops to the Chicago area, similar to recent federal actions in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

“We understand these developments may cause concern,” wrote a UIC vice chancellor and the UIC police chief in a Sept. 2 message. “Our priority is ensuring that every student, faculty, staff, patient and visitor feels supported, respected and safe on campus.”

Immigration enforcement appears to be ramping up this week, creating yet another tightrope that Chicago-area uni