Before getting into the substance, yours truly must note that actually getting the Zoom link for the Town Hall after registering was a problem. There was no problem going through the registration process, but no link resulted. Emails to the Senate office went unanswered. A phone call to the Senate office produced a recording saying to use email. Re-registering using a different UCLA address eventually produced a link that required setting up a new Zoom account. All this suggests that many in the target audience who wanted to participate may not have succeeded.
The main messages were that no new reports of cancelled visas at UCLA appeared last week. Visa processing at US embassies and consulates now takes longer than in the past. There could be a new travel ban to selected countries according to rumors. International students were cautioned about international travel. ICE agents can operate on campus in public spaces. UCPD, however will not assist immigration agents. UCLA employees, if confronted with immigration agents requesting information should obtain their names, etc., ask if they have warrants, and get in touch with the general counsel's office. UCLA does not give out student information unless there is a legally-mandated request.
You can hear the Town Hall (actually a video with still pictures of the participants) at:
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