Somerville: Sanctuary City Since 1987

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Sanctuary City Information & Resources

In 1987, the City of Somerville's Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution establishing Somerville as a sanctuary city. Below is a timeline of Somerville's sanctuary city resolutions and policies.

1987	Sanctuary City Resolution
1989	Revised Sanctuary City Resolution
1993	Equal Opportunity Resolution
2014	Executive Policy for Responding to ICE Detainers Trust Act Ordinance
2016	Reaffirmation of Sanctuary City Resolution

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Somerville: Sanctuary City Since 1987

Sanctuary City Information & Resources

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