As immigration fears grow, Cal State LA allows online classes and excused absences

Cal State Los Angeles is allowing its students to attend summer session classes virtually, officials said this week, amid growing fears of immigration enforcement raised by students, faculty and staff.

In an internal email sent to faculty on Wednesday, July 9, Cal State L.A. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Heather Lattimer said that recent events across the L.A. area “have left many in our community concerned for their safety.”

“We have heard directly from individuals...