Disclaimer: This document does not constitute legal advice. All policies and procedures should be approved by your organization’s officers and legal counsel.

As an independent nonprofit museum, it’s essential to understand your rights and responsibilities during potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions. The following provides a structured guide and template to help you prepare to preserve privacy, promote due process, and respond to interactions with the government.

Please note that this guide uses Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) synonymously with all immigration enforcement agencies. While these agencies take on different roles and may interact with the community for different purposes, this guide applies to interactions with all of the agencies.