5 brave men have reached over 80 days on a hunger strike for freedom.
These men are on the brink of death. We must continue to keep up the pressure, so they aren’t the next deaths in ICE detention.
The good news is there are 2 things you can do right now to help:
1.) We found a pressure point. Please call and email John Hartnett, the Acting ICE Field Office Director in New Orleans (318-992-1594 & John.Hartnett@ice.dhs.gov) and demand these men be released to the care of their family, friends, & doctors in the community.
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2.) One of the men fighting for his life has a bond hearing on Thursday the 30th, just one day before his final asylum hearing. We are hopeful the judge will give him a fair chance where ICE is failing. However, judges in Louisiana have the worst approval rate in the country.
He also has no legal representation for his asylum case, a reality faced by many. THIS is why he is striking. In order to prevent him from having to represent himself before a judge while weakened by day 90 of his hunger strike, the total bond must be paid in full that same day.
There is no upper limit for immigration bonds, but we've documented a range of $1.5K to $250K, w/most totaling $5K to $20K. Our National Bond Fund is currently very low on funds but there is still an overwhelming need.
Any donations made to our bond fund during this hunger strike will be prioritized to pay for the mens’ bonds.
Please consider donating if you are able:
aplos.com/aws/give/CIVIC…
Call. Email. Share. Support. Let’s continue to work together to free these men who are literally putting their bodies on the line for freedom and justice #AbolishDetention #FreeThemAll
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