Intellectual Freedom: Law Enforcement Visits and Requests

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Law Enforcement Visits and Requests

Law Enforcement Inquiries
- From ALA, excerpted from the Intellectual Freedom Manual, 9th edition. An overview of key concepts, the law, and how library staff should respond.
Suggested Guidelines: How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information
From ALA, in-depth guidelines for responding to law enforcement visits, including from ICE
State Privacy Laws Regarding Library Records
From all states including Maryland