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December 18, 2024 <br />Daniel Soto, Principal Management Analyst <br />City of Santa Ana – City Manager’s Office <br />20 Civic Center Plaza <br />Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br />Subject: Proposal Submission for Removal Defense Services <br />Dear Daniel, <br />On behalf of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center (“ImmDef”), I am pleased to submit this <br />proposal to provide removal defense and appellate representation services as outlined in Exhibit <br />A. As the largest nonprofit deportation defense organization in Southern California, ImmDef has <br />established itself as a national leader in providing universal representation in deportation <br />defense. Our steadfast dedication to ensuring due process and justice allows us to deliver <br />exceptional legal advocacy to non-citizen individuals, including those facing imminent <br />deportation and complex legal challenges. <br />ImmDef’s team of experienced attorneys, directing attorneys, and paralegals excels in managing <br />intricate removal defense cases, including bond hearings, asylum-only proceedings, motions to <br />reopen, and appellate cases before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and federal courts. <br />Our extensive experience includes providing representatio n to detained individuals at the Desert <br />View Annex, Mesa Verde, Otay Mesa, and Golden State Annex detention facilities, and ensuring <br />continuous, merit-blind advocacy for all clients, regardless of case complexity, criminal <br />history, or anticipated outcome. Additionally, ImmDef has a strong history of <br />collaboration with local jurisdictions and community organizations to deliver tailored, <br />comprehensive services that address the diverse needs of immigrant communities. <br />ImmDef looks forward to the opportunity to continue partnering with the City of Santa Ana in <br />providing removal defense services that align with its commitment to justice and equity in <br />immigration proceedings. We appreciate your consideration of our proposal and welcome the <br />chance to discuss our qualifications further. We are confident in our ability to deliver the <br />exceptional legal services necessary to meet the goals of this program. <br />Sincerely, <br />_________________ <br />Lindsay Toczylowski <br />President & CEO <br />Immigrant Defenders Law Center <br />634 South Spring Street, 10th floor • Los Angeles, CA 90014 • Tel: (213) 634-0999 • Fax: (213) 282-3133 <br />www.ImmDef.org <br />1