Colleges in North Carolina and beyond are responding to nearby ICE operations and federal litigation that directly affect students and campus communities. Campus leaders are issuing guidance to staff and students about responding to enforcement activity, while legal and support services are being mobilized to protect international and undocumented students. At the same time, the Justice Department sued California over state policies extending in‑state college benefits to undocumented students, part of a broader federal effort to contest state‑level supports. Institutions should review emergency response plans, counsel resources, and legal partnerships; international student offices must prepare for increased demand and evolving guidance on enrollment, visas and campus safety.