U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agents have raided workplaces across the country, detaining and separating families from their loved ones.ICE Agents have detained, shackled and pushed Men & Women alike through Hearings in which these Detainees have been deprived adequate legal representation, including Attorneys of their choice. In some cases, ICE have flown Detainees, thousands of miles away from their families to be tried in detention centers on the Border.
These harsh enforcement actions are causing economic, constitutional and a humanitarian crisis in the United States.
Legal experts agree, that the best chance Immigrant Detainees have to avoid deportation is to post Bond immediately and contest their case in Court. Posting Bond, establishes jurisdiction in the District where the arrest took place, thereby preventing ICE's rapid transfer of Detainees outside the District. Posting Bond also increases the Detainees ability to argue her/his case for a Stay of Deportation before a Judge. Lastly Detainees able to post Bond have better access to community resources and family support.
National Immigrant Bond Fund helps families remain intact and honors our nations commitment to human dignity and due process.
All persons detained by any Law Enforcement Agency in the United States are entitled to retain legal counsel of their choosing and assist in their own defense. Immigrant Detainees deserve no less than anyone else and their Rights must be protected by an Attorney.
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