City Solicitor requesting approval to retain Lawyers For Civil Rights Boston as outside legal counsel on a pro bono basis to represent the City in connection with any Executive Order issued by the Trump Administration impacting sanctuary cities.

To the Honorable City Council: Pursuant to Section 2-121 of the Somerville Code of Ordinances, I hereby request approval to retain Lawyers For Civil Rights Boston ("LCR"), 61 Batterymarch Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110, as outside legal counsel on a pro bono basis. LCR will assist the City by assessing the viability of legal challenges to any Executive Order issued by the Trump Administration impacting sanctuary cities and by filing a lawsuit on the City's behalf in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts if litigation is determined to be advisable. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. I am available to answer any questions you may have. Respectfully Submitted, Cynthia Amara City Solicitor