See below for information on a free webinar for ALA individual members on responding to ICE in public libraries. Please note that this is a general webinar and not specific to Michigan. Libraries are strongly encouraged to consult their attorneys to formulate official policies and procedures for responding to visits by ICE agents and other law enforcement. From the most recent "American Libraries Direct" ALA newsletter: PLA To Offer Free Webinar on ICE in Libraries - Responding to ICE at the Library: Real World Approaches | ALAeLearning<https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1677&_zs=OA8vg1&_zl=8JsaA> The Public Library Association (PLA) will hold a webinar February 24 to help library staff know how to respond calmly, lawfully, and in ways that protect safety when agents from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement enter a public library. The webinar is free to ALA members, and an archived recording will be available to registrants shortly after. The PLA board has also issued a statement regarding federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMjI0NTU0MCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5Nzc1Mjg0JmxpPTExOTk3NDgwNw/index.html> and the PLA 2026 conference to be held there April 1-3 with resources for local information, safe traveling to and around Minneapolis, virtual conference attendance, and opportunities to support Minneapolis libraries and librarians.... The webinar will be recorded and available for free to ALA individual members. Other information and Michigan resources on ICE visits to public libraries can be found https://docs.google.com/document/d/19TE026mK8A5Gejjys60CrNhPb_J5DwKI/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101185544156580962432&rtpof=true&sd=true Take care! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. "the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge." Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] <https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigans-top-10-strategic-education-plan> [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.
