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Appellate Representation Services: <br /> 1. ImmDef will assist in submitting Motions to Reopen to the BIA and petitions for review, <br /> including motions for stays of removal with the Federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit <br /> when appropriate.This will involve gathering evidence,filing necessary documents, and <br /> presenting legal arguments at each stage of the appellate process. <br /> 2. Provide ongoing representation until the completion of appellate cases,including preparation of <br /> legal briefs,oral arguments, and responses to opposing counsel's briefs. <br /> 3. ImmDef will submit quarterly reports in a prescribed format to the City's Project Manager, <br /> detailing progress on providing services under the Scope of Services specified in Exhibit A. <br /> These reports will include metrics on the number of cases accepted,the outcomes of cases, and <br /> client feedback,demonstrating the impact of ImmDef s representation. <br /> 4. Attend scheduled in-person meetings with City representatives to review service delivery and <br /> program effectiveness, ensuring that our services are aligned with the needs of the Santa Ana <br /> community and the requirements of Exhibit A. <br /> Implementation Plan&Timeline: <br /> 1. Initial Client Screening and Intake: Conduct thorough client screenings to assess eligibility and <br /> provide representation as specified in Exhibit A,with priority given to Santa Ana residents. <br /> 2. Case Management and Monitoring: Our staff attorney will spend 2 to 4 days per month <br /> following up on referrals,conducting telephonic screenings, and managing case files.Weekly one- <br /> on-one check-ins with the managing attorney will ensure that each case progresses according to <br /> the plan, and that staff attorneys are supported in their workload. <br /> 3. Ongoing Support and Legal Strategy Development: Regular meetings with the managing <br /> attorney and participation in workgroup meetings will ensure our staff is kept up to date on legal <br /> trends and case law updates with a focus on Rapid Response to policies brought forth by the new <br /> administration.This ongoing training will provide the necessary resources to navigate the actions <br /> taken by the new administration, complex immigration and criminal law issues and ensure that all <br /> case-related tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner. <br /> 4. In-Person Meetings: Attend scheduled in-person meetings with City representatives to review <br /> service delivery and program effectiveness,ensuring that our services are aligned with the needs <br /> of the Santa Ana community and the requirements of Exhibit A. <br /> 5. Quarterly Reporting: Provide detailed quarterly reports to the City's Project Manager in a <br /> prescribed format,documenting the impact of ImmDef s services,progress on client cases, and <br /> outcomes compared to unrepresented detainees. <br /> 6. Hire Additional Staff: ImmDef will hire one additional staff attorney to expand capacity of rapid <br /> response efforts in the City of Santa Ana. <br /> 7. Grow and strengthen our work: Continue to successfully execute the plan set forth in year one <br /> by continuing to provide our clients with comprehensive representation,screening and intaking <br /> newly identified clients,reinforcing support and development of legal strategy by identifying <br /> training resources most relevant to the issues we will face with the new administration. <br /> 8. Rapid Response Removal Defense: Become the known entity for Rapid Response Removal <br /> Defense in the City of Santa Ana, so that if any Santa Ana resident is detained by ICE, afraid to <br /> appear in immigration court or unaware of their options,they immediately think to call ImmDef. <br /> 17 <br />