MIBF News
THREE more people FREED from ICE detention
Thanks to additional support around the holidays/end of December, we were able to keep our bond application open through this week - this allowed our bond team to successfully FREE 3 people from detention in the last few days.
2023 In Review
Thank you for your support in 2023!
TWO more people FREED from ICE JAIL
Our bond team successfully FREED 2 people from detention this morning.
FIVE more people FREED from ICE
Today, we successfully liberated 5 folks from detention!
Immigrants Are Not Political PawnsSafeguard Asylum and Reject ICE/CBP Funding
We urge lawmakers to oppose efforts to add billions of dollars for immigrant detention and border militarization, and safeguard critical asylum protections. Toolkit with more info in post!
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.
Giving Tuesday!
Listen to board member Melanie Minuche speak to the importance of #GivingTuesday for your donation and please consider donating today! https://secure.givelively.org/donate/midwest-immigration-bond-fund/giving-tuesday-2023
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.