Governing board advisors and campus leaders are urging trustees to adopt proactive immigration strategies after federal enforcement actions intensified in multiple cities. A recent AGB Trusteeship podcast highlighted practical steps boards can take to protect students, faculty and institutional operations amid shifting federal policy. Miriam Feldblum of the Presidents’ Alliance outlined best practices for legal support, public messaging, and sustaining research and teaching partnerships that depend on international talent. At the district level, New Haven public schools and other systems described how ICE activity has driven down enrollment and disrupted student learning, especially among English‑learner populations. Administrators reported declines in attendance and participation in extracurricular and early‑college programs as families avoid public settings. Schools have responded with legal clinics, rights‑education workshops, and intensified community partnerships to sustain trust. For colleges and trustees, the developments matter across recruitment, campus climate and legal risk. Boards should review campus emergency plans, counsel access, and international‑student support systems—and consider formal resolutions or advocacy to shield institutional mission and research from enforcement disruptions.