Library Commission Adopts Resolution in Support of Undocumented Residents/Immigrants/Dreamers

Submitted by admin on June 7, 2018 - 2:27pm

On June 4, 2018, the Sonoma County Library Commission adopted a Resolution in Support of Undocumented Residents/Immigrants/Dreamers - see full text (English/Español). The Commission stated, "Now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Sonoma County Library (SCL):"

1.  Reaffirms its own "Statement of Inclusivity" "in light of the uncertainty many feel in our current society";

2.  Commits to enacting policies and programs recognizing the diversity of our community and furthering the inclusion of all residents living in Sonoma County;

3.  Supports DACA Dreamers and our immigrant community,  providing services to all County residents regardless of residency status; 

4.  Provides the resources to information on legal assistance/guidance extended by the County and other agencies within the County and State to undocumented students, immigrants, and their families;

5.  Continues Sonoma County Library policy of protecting the privacy of our patrons/customers by refusing to release any information regarding personal living situation, collections usage, or other information that might indicate the legal status regarding the documentation of students, families, and/or individuals, including allowing access to Library databases, permitting a search of any library branch or rural station, or responding to information requests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or others, unless the appropriate legal request and documents are presented;

6.  Urges Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform to resolve the confounding issues around immigration; and

7.  Encourages all residents to use the library regardless of documented status.

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