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Immigrants Pay Soaring Bonds to Escape ICE Detention Under Trump

Apr 6, 2026 · New York, NY, Dominican Republic

Immigrants Pay Soaring Bonds to Escape ICE Detention Under Trump

Under the second Trump administration, immigration bond amounts have dramatically increased, with judges setting bonds as high as $80,000 compared to median amounts of $7,000 in 2023. Families desperate to free detained relatives are selling homes, vehicles, and belongings to raise bond money, while nonprofit bail funds report being overwhelmed with requests and running out of resources. The article follows one woman whose husband was granted bond but faced a $25,000 requirement to secure his release.

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