MIBF News
FOUR people FREED from ICE today!
We were able to free FOUR people today from FOUR different states & THREE different detention centers.
Chicago Reader’s Nonprofit Guide for 2023
We are very proud to be part of The Chicago Reader's 2023 Nonprofit Guide for legal alongside ACLU of IL, Chicago Community Jail Support, Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange, ICIRR, Lambda Legal, and Palestine Legal. Thank you to Shawn Mulcahy for including us.
Able to Free More People!
Very excited to announce that we received over $40,000 back in bond payments. This is what a revolving fund looks like!
ICE Detains Illinois Immigrants in Out-of-State Jails
“After the Way Forward Act banned ICE from detaining undocumented people in the states jails last year, the agency began detaining undocumented Illinois residents in Wisconsin and other states” Read more at South Side Weekly! Photo Credit: Paola Ortega link in title/blog.
Giving Tuesday Goal Met!
We are so grateful for everyone's support last week during our Giving Tuesday Campaign. We surpassed our goal by over $300.
Letter to ICE on Continued Barriers to Attorney Access
We joined a letter signed by over 80 organizations to ICE detailing the continued barriers to attorney access in ICE jails across the U.S. and provided recommendations on how to improve communications between attorneys and their clients. Read more in our blog.
1 Day Until Giving Tuesday!
Every donation to the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund is a vital step toward securing freedom for our detained neighbors across the Midwest.
2 Days Until Giving Tuesday!
In just 2 days, it's #GivingTuesday! ⏳ Let's talk about the urgency.
3 Days Until Giving Tuesday!
3 days till Giving Tuesday! Powered by 15 dedicated volunteers, we work tirelessly to secure the release of individuals from ICE custody in IL, IN, WI, and KY.
4 Days Until Giving Tuesday!
4 Days Until Giving Tuesday! As Black Friday unfolds, let's remember the real value of giving.
5 Days Until Giving Tuesday!
5 Days until Giving Tuesday! Click to read more about ICE detention and the 39,748 people still detained.
Immigrant Justice Advocates Stand with Palestinians, Demand #CeasefireNow
In this moment of unspeakable heartbreak and devastation, the same values that guide our work each day call upon us to raise our voices now. Read more and the letter on our blog.
Proposed Reduction and Elimination of Asylum Protections
We joined 192 organizations urging Congress to reject attempts to pass anti-immigrant proposals in the emergency spending bill. We MUST uphold the legal & human right to seek safety.
16th person FREED from ICE
Our bond team was able to free the 16th person of 2023 yesterday thanks to your support.
Detention Post-Release
MIBF pays immigration bonds to release folks from ICE detention because we know that folks are safer and better equipped to navigate the immigration system when they are not separated from their loved ones.
Help Us Reopen Our Application Today!
Help Us Reopen Our Application Today!
Standing With Palestine
🚨 Use your voice and power to stand for justice, to stand with Palestine 🚨
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
To resist the corporate co-optation of Latinx history and culture, MIBF is celebrating the Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month by centering and highlighting stories and reflections from our Hispanic/Latinx Board members. Swipe to hear from MIBF Board members.
What Are ICE Jail Contracts?
What are ICE jail contracts, and how do they facilitate profits from incarcerating people? Click to learn more and consider donating to help free folks in ICE detention.
Tell Biden to close immigration detention center!
Sign and share this national petition calling on President Biden to take bold action by using his authority to end immigration detention contract!