A California State University, Channel Islands professor has been released from federal custody following an immigration enforcement operation in Ventura County last week.

The California Faculty Association, an “anti-racism, social justice union” that has 29,000 members, claimed on Instagram Saturday that “four masked agents” put CSU Channel Islands professor Jonathan Caravello into an unmarked vehicle “without identifying themselves” or giving a reason for the arrest.

Richard Yao, the president of California State University, Channel Islands, since 2021, will step down on Aug. 1, following a turbulent period of enrollment decline, budget cuts and staff reductions at the university.

Starting August 4th, Susan A. Andrzejewski will take over as California State University Channel Islands' new Interim President.

KTLA reached out to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for comment on this matter prior to publication. As of publishing, DHS has not responded. KTLA will update this article

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The California State University Chancellor’s Office will use $3 million to fund various projects incorporating artificial intelligence into instruction and professional development, selected from over 400 proposals.