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ACTION ALERT 7/1/2025 - URGENT: Donate now for bond funds to release community members kidnapped by ICE at Chesterfield court from immigration detention.
Over the past few weeks, ICE has been stalking the Chesterfield General District Court. Community members, attorneys, and the press reported that ICE arrested more than 18 peoplefollowing their appearances in court for minor traffic-related offenses (like failure to yield, driving without a license, and other similar misdemeanor traffic offenses).
Everyone, regardless of immigration status, must have access to Virginia’s courts. ICE’s presence in our courthouses denies not only noncitizens their basic rights, but also spreads fear, heartbreak, and anxiety throughout our community.
As of July 1, 2025, community groups have identified and connected with 5 individuals arrested by ICE at the Chesterfield Courthouse. All five of these individuals are the main breadwinners of their families, leaving their loved ones such as partners and minor children in a vulnerable position without the usual income they rely on.
We're urgently raising the necessary funds to help those detained get legal representation and pay for their bonds. Help us reunite these families. No one should have to buy their freedom. Please give what you can and share widely.
Read more about the arrests here:
‘Hallowed ground, desecrated’: ICE sweeps at Chesterfield court draw fierce backlash, Virginia Mercury, https://virginiamercury.com/2025/06/27/hallowed-ground-desecrated-ice-sweeps-at-chesterfield-court-draw-fierce-backlash/
‘I’m here to pay my taxes’: ICE agents make arrests at Chesterfield courthouse, Richmond Times Dispatch, https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_902eb506-630d-4160-b31b-2bb45ef9a03b.html
How many people detained by ICE at Chesterfield Courthouse were in court for traffic-related violations, 6 News Richmond, https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-courthouse-detainees-july-4-2025
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ALERTA DE ACCIÓN 7/1/2025 - URGENTE: Dona ahora para fondos de fianza y ayuda a liberar a miembros de la comunidad secuestrados por ICE en los tribunales de Chesterfield.
En las últimas semanas, ICE ha estado acechando el Tribunal de Distrito General de Chesterfield. Miembros de la comunidad, abogados y periodistas reportan que ICE ha arrestado a más de 18 personas tras sus comparecencias por delitos menores de tráfico (como no ceder el paso, manejar sin licencia y otras infracciones similares).
Todas las personas, sin importar su estatus migratorio, deben tener acceso a los tribunales de Virginia. La presencia de ICE en nuestros juzgados no solo niega derechos básicos a los no ciudadanos, sino que siembra miedo, dolor y ansiedad en toda nuestra comunidad.
Al 1 de julio de 2025, grupos comunitarios han identificado y contactado a 5 personas arrestadas por ICE en los juzgados de Chesterfield. Todos ellos son el principal sustento de sus familias, dejando a sus seres queridos como parejas e hijos menores en situaciones vulnerables sin el ingreso del que dependen.
Estamos recaudando fondos urgentemente para ayudar a los detenidos a obtener representación legal y pagar sus fianzas. Nadie debería comprar su libertad. Por favor, dona lo que puedas y comparte ampliamente.
Lee más sobre los arrestos aquí:
‘Hallowed ground, desecrated’: ICE sweeps at Chesterfield court draw fierce backlash, Virginia Mercury, https://virginiamercury.com/2025/06/27/hallowed-ground-desecrated-ice-sweeps-at-chesterfield-court-draw-fierce-backlash/
‘I’m here to pay my taxes’: ICE agents make arrests at Chesterfield courthouse, Richmond Times Dispatch, https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_902eb506-630d-4160-b31b-2bb45ef9a03b.html
How many people detained by ICE at Chesterfield Courthouse were in court for traffic-related violations, 6 News Richmond, https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-courthouse-detainees-july-4-2025
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