[NewtoLibraries] Free PLA Webinar on Responding to ICE in the Library

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A free webinar for ALA & PLA members

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Responding to ICE at the Library: Real World Approaches

Online Learning from the Public Library Association

February 24, 2026, 1:00–2:00 p.m. Central

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When agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enter a public library, staff need to know how to respond calmly, lawfully, and in ways that keep everyone safe. This webinar will highlight how libraries of different sizes and in different communities are navigating these situations in real life. Presenters will share how their libraries are approaching staff training, handling interactions, and ensuring everything is done professionally and legally. This webinar, sponsored by PLA’s Committee on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMjI0NzgzNSZwPTEmdT0xMTIwMTA1MjQyJmxpPTEyMDAwODE0OQ/index.html>, is designed to offer practical, real-world perspectives.



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  *   Understand at least four ways libraries are successfully preparing for and responding to ICE encounters, with examples from three library systems representing a range of communities;
  *   Know practical steps to ensure responses are clear, consistent, and lawful, prioritizing staff and patron safety; and
  *   Use strategies for training and communication that help staff feel supported and confident in real-world situations.

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Cost: Free and available exclusively to ALA individual members.



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