MLA Connect Advocacy Hour: Libraries and Immigration: What to Know and Understand About Immigrant Rights and New Federal Policies
Thursday, March 20, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 AM
How should library staff respond in the case of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions at the library?
Join MLA on Zoom on Thursday, March 20 at 10:00 AM for our free March Advocacy Hour with representatives from the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC).
Supervising Attorney Jaimie Lerner and Attorney Nara Gonczigsuren Orantes, will share an overview of immigrant rights and provide insights and guidance on how libraries can respond to ICE actions. Attendees will gain practical knowledge and strategies to navigate these complex situations while upholding their commitment to serving all community members.
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Advocacy Hour conversations are always free to attend but registration is required.
MLA Connect Advocacy Hours are an opportunity for the library community to learn more about MLA's advocacy and legislative priorities including funding, elections, property taxes, literacy, internet access, privacy, intellectual freedom, and more. Each month, we will address a new topic and share any pending legislation introduced in the House or Senate that could impact the Michigan library community. Open discussion and Q & A will follow the interview-style agenda.
Monthly sessions will take place generally on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM. Advocacy Hours are free to attend to anyone interested in joining the conversation! A maximum of 500 attendees can join each live event. Registered attendees will receive information and a link to access the meetings on the Zoom platform.
Please note recordings of all MLA Advocacy Hours are available to watch for free and on-demand at MLA Connect On-Demand.
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