“As ICE has raided homes, businesses, and public facilities in communities across the country, public libraries are grappling with how to prepare staff, protect patrons, respond to incidents, and develop resources for in-the-moment de-escalation and long-term recovery. In February, the Public Library Association (PLA) convened a webinar called ‘Responding to ICE at the Library: Real-World Approaches’ to address these timely concerns. The session will also be provided at the PLA 2026 Conference in Minneapolis on April 3, at 11:45 a.m. Comments below are paraphrased from their presentation.”