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What Is Cash Bail?
Cash bail is a systemic injustice that targets people who are poor, Black, brown, and Indigenous. This resource explains the cash bail system and describes how we work to challenge and, ultimately, end this corrupt practice.
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What is a Bail Bondsman?
When a loved one is arrested, we want to get them free as soon as possible. This resource explains how the for-profit bail industry exploits our desperation, and shows how non-profit bail funds operate differently.
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What Happens When Someone is Arrested?
Being arrested, or having a loved on arrested, is stressful and confusing. This resource walks you through what happens when someone is arrested, so you can know what to expect and plan your next steps.
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What is an Immigration Bond?
The immigration bond process is secretive and complicated. In this resource, we explain what an immigration bond is, why the system is harmful, and what you should do next if a loved one has been assigned an immigration bond.
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How Do I Find a Court File Number?
To make a pre-trial bail request, you will need to know the case file number for the person in custody. This resource will help you locate this number for people jailed pre-trial in Anoka, Carver, Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis, and Washington Counties.
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How Do I Find Info About An Outstanding Warrant?
To make a request for support on an outstanding warrant, you will need to know the court number associated with the warrant. This resource will help you locate this number for people with outstanding warrants issued in Anoka, Carver, Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis, and Washington Counties.
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How Should the Media Report Our Issues?
Resources to help journalists better understand how pre-trial and immigration systems work, so that they can better inform the public and hold our leaders to account.
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Where Can I Find Help Post-Release?
This resource lists and provides contact information for a variety of resources that may be helpful to clients, their families, and community members. Browse available resources and see what help may be available.
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How Do I Post an Immigration Bond Online?
Preparing to Post a Bond Before submitting a bond, make sure you have the person in custody’s name and A#; bank information or cash in the bond amount; access to internet and email; access to a scanner; and an account on https://www.ice.gov/detain/detention-management/bonds. Select “Click Here to Post a Bond.” You will land on a page
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Safety Planning: Preparing for Possible ICE Detention | Minnesota Freedom Fund
The immigration bond hearing packet is available for download. It provides essential information and materials related to the immigration bond hearing process, aiding individuals in understanding and navigating their legal responsibilities and options during such proceedings. Accessing the packet is crucial for preparedness in these situations.