Detention Watch Network is relaunching the #CommunitiesNotCages campaign and renewing the call to shut down ICE detention centers and stop the expansion and construction of new facilities.

Good news...we recently got two bonds back from the government! This is what makes MIBF a revolving fund. When you donate, your support doesn’t stop with one person. It becomes part of a cycle of freedom that continues long after the first bond is paid.

Last week, we paid the bond for the 40th person this year, and it wouldn’t be possible without a powerful, generous community.

On Thursday, MIBF showed up at the world’s largest karaoke event to call for the abolition of ICE detention, while we sing for freedom, Congress just earmarked some $170 billion for immigration and border enforcement related funding.

Two MIBF board members attended the June 18 immigration town hall in Pilsen, where city officials and community groups addressed fears of increased ICE enforcement.

Earlier this month, we spread the word about MIBF at @indygaymarket. We were blown away by the words of encouragement, donations, and the energy you brought to our table.

Thank you @latina.birder, @chicago.BIPOC.birders, & @skunkcabbagebooks for organizing this mornings birds against borders event to help benefit MIBF!

🚨 Another person is FREE thanks to this community! That’s 39 people freed by MIBF in 2025!

🚨Last week, MIBF helped free 1 more person! We could not have done this without you! That brings us to 38 people freed in 2025! 💥

ICE raids are tearing families apart — dads ripped from their kids.

This Father’s Day, help us bring dads home.

We invite interested individuals to apply to become part of MIBF's Board of Directors for the coming board term of July 2025 – June 2026!

So far in June we have posted TWO more bonds! This brings our total to 37 individuals in 2025.

Yesterday, ICE detained more than 10 individuals during routine ISAP check-ins in Chicago. This was a cruel betrayal of trust and a stark reminder that compliance does not guarantee safety. This incident is just one of many in a growing pattern of mass arrests targeting our communities.

TWO more people freed from ICE custody thanks to your continued donations. This brings our total to 35 individuals in 2025!

MIBF board member, Rafa Rodriguez, speaks with leading crimmigration scholar, lawyer, and professor, Cesar Cuachetomc Garcia Hernández, on the state of bonds under Trump 2.0 and how bond funds can best navigate this increasingly hostile environment. 

Since last week we have helped free TWO more people from ICE custody! This brings our total to 33 individuals in 2025!

upporting Immigrants in Indianapolis: In her May 12, 2025 article for Mirror Indy, Sophie Young shares vital resources for immigrants and refugees, from legal aid to emergency planning. The article highlights the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund!

This Mother’s Day, let’s stand with the immigrant mothers who are separated from their families/loved ones.

Please check out the article "The Product of Immigrants" from South Side Weekly by Alonso Vidal where he highlights three Chicago-based Latine artists who use their creative work to advocate for immigrant rights. 2 of these artists, Alexis Patiño and Gaby Pérez are 2 of several local artists who collaborated with MIBF earlier this year! Additionally, Jesse Johnson, co-vice president of MIBF, is featured in the article

Our team has been busy the last few days..FIVE more people freed from ICE custody! This brings our total to 31 individuals released from ICE detention in 2025, and we don't want to stop! However, with the increase in request recently, we are close to running out of funds.