How to Apply for a Bond Hearing if Detained by ICE

If you are a non-citizen and are detained by ICE in Michigan, you may be entitled to a bond hearing, which provides a chance for release while your immigration case proceeds. If you do not have legal representation, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center have provided step-by-step instructions on how to obtain a bond hearing.

 

How to help someone detained by ICE request a bond hearing

If someone you know is detained by ICE in Michigan, they may be entitled to a bond hearing, which gives them a chance to be released while their immigration case continues. If they do not have a lawyer, you can use the materials below to help them understand how to request a bond hearing and what they need to prepare.

This packet applies only to people who:

  • Entered the United States without immigration documents
  • Do not have a final order of removal
  • Do not have legal representation

You can print and mail the packet to the person detained. Instructions are available in English and Español. Translations in French and Arabic are forthcoming.

 

Disclaimer: This information is not legal advice. It is general guidance for people detained in Michigan who do not have an attorney.

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