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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">Hello everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">First, I’d like to invite all of you to attend the "Welcoming Communities: Immigration Resources and Legal Advocacy in Oregon Libraries" OLA Conference session sponsored by the
Reforma Oregon division and the Legislative Committee from <b>8:30–10 am</b> on <b>
Thursday, April 24</b>. A session description is at the end of this email.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">This session will feature a panel of immigration attorneys and advocates who will share insights into Oregon’s immigration policies, legal advocacy partnerships, and best practices
for serving immigrant patrons. To ensure the panel provides the most relevant and useful information, I’d love your input!
<b>If you have specific questions or topics you’d like the panelists to address, please share them with me by Wednesday, April 9</b>. Your feedback will help shape the session and allow panelists to conduct research in advance, ensuring that attendees leave
with actionable insights and a well-rounded resource toolkit.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">Some of the topics already under consideration include:<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">How are sanctuary laws upheld in Oregon?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">What are the chances ICE raids will become more common in Oregon, and are there areas that might be more heavily targeted?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">What is the Mexico Embraces You Program?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">What steps can noncitizens take to protect themselves and prepare their families in case of detention? What tools are available?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">What rights do U.S. citizens have if they are mistakenly detained?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">How can library workers in Oregon best support immigrant community members and local organizations?<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Program Name: "Welcoming Communities: Immigration Resources and Legal Advocacy in Oregon Libraries"</span></b><br>
<b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Program Description:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> With Oregon’s immigrant populations growing and diversifying, libraries are increasingly relied upon as a first point of access
for information, support, and connection. Yet, library staff often find themselves under-resourced or uncertain in responding to immigration-related questions and requests. In this session, co-sponsored by the Oregon Library Association’s Legislative Committee
and REFORMA Oregon, attendees will gain valuable insights into current Oregon immigration policies, legal advocacy partnerships, and best practices for offering respectful, culturally responsive services. This program will feature an experienced immigration
rights advocate who will cover the basics of immigration law relevant to libraries, share vetted resources, and discuss ways libraries can support immigrant patrons within legal boundaries. Participants will leave with a resource toolkit tailored to Oregon
libraries, actionable strategies, and a clearer understanding of how to create welcoming, well-informed spaces for immigrant communities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">Thank you for your time and input—we appreciate your help in making this session as informative and impactful as possible and hope to see you there!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Brandace Rojo</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">Communications & Partnership Manager<br>
REFORMA Oregon Past President<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">Phone</span></b><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">: 541-476-0571 x114
<b>Fax: </b>541-479-0685<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">Email</span></b><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">:
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:brojo@josephinelibrary.org"><span style="color:blue">brojo</span><span lang="FR" style="color:blue">@josephinelibrary.org</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Medium",sans-serif;color:#1F847D">“En algún lugar de un libro, hay una frase esperándonos para darle sentido a la existencia.”
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