Point Loma Nazarene Updates Campus Policies on Immigration Enforcement

University notifies community of any confirmed federal immigration presence on campus under new California law

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Point Loma Nazarene University has updated its campus policies regarding federal immigration enforcement to comply with California's newly enacted Senate Bill 98. The university will now notify the campus community if immigration officers are ever confirmed to be on site, and has established internal procedures for interactions with federal officers, referring them to designated administrative personnel.

Why it matters

The new policies aim to provide clearer guidance to students, faculty and staff about how to respond to any immigration enforcement presence on campus, while also upholding constitutional protections and student privacy. This is part of a statewide effort in California to ensure universities notify their communities when federal immigration enforcement is present.

The details

Under SB 98, universities must alert students, faculty and staff once immigration enforcement presence is confirmed on campus. PLNU has established internal procedures for these interactions, with students and faculty not required to provide information directly and officers referred to designated administrative personnel. The university has also coordinated with other institutions to ensure consistent implementation of the new law.

  • On January 28, 2026, PLNU President Kerry Fulcher emailed the campus community about the updated policies.
  • SB 98 will remain in effect through January 1, 2031.

The players

Kerry Fulcher

President of Point Loma Nazarene University.

Lora Fleming

Chief of staff and associate vice president of communications and public affairs at Point Loma Nazarene University.

California Senate Bill 98

A new state law that requires universities to notify their campus communities when federal immigration enforcement is confirmed to be present on campus.

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What they’re saying

“'SB 98 mainly adds a notification requirement when immigration enforcement is confirmed on campus. It also gave us the opportunity to provide clearer direction to faculty, staff and students about what to do if they're ever approached by an immigration agent. Outside of that, our core protocols have not changed.'”

— Lora Fleming, Chief of staff and associate vice president of communications and public affairs (Times of San Diego)

“'We've remained in regular communication with peer institutions, most of them here in California, to ensure we understand the requirements clearly and are implementing the law thoughtfully and consistently.'”

— Lora Fleming, Chief of staff and associate vice president of communications and public affairs (Times of San Diego)

What’s next

PLNU will continue to monitor the implementation of SB 98 and coordinate with other universities to ensure consistent policies and procedures regarding federal immigration enforcement on campus.

The takeaway

The updated PLNU policies aim to balance compliance with the new state law, protect student privacy and constitutional rights, and provide clear guidance to the campus community on how to respond to any federal immigration presence. This is part of a broader effort in California to increase transparency around immigration enforcement activities at universities.