It’s a story that defies human decency. Unfortunately, it may be something that you know about first hand. Parents and children are being separated at the border. Dreams of a new life are not only shattered – but seem hopeless. Yet, this is the plight of many who come to the states – often carting their young children with them.
Some deny that such events even happen. It’s not just that people are sneaking their way into America. More than a few are attempting to escape gangs in their native homeland. They don’t disagree with the current Administration’s view on M-13. In fact, their goal is to run away from the danger. Many disappear into cities like Houston and Los Angeles. However, a few consider requesting asylum.
It’s not as though undocumented immigrants haven’t been warned – at least so says United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Earlier this month he essentially placed the American government’s cards on the table when he said: “If you are smuggling a child then we will prosecute you, and that child will be separated from you as required by law.”
The words were meant as a deterrent. In truth, they may be a reality for many who thought they could make it over the border without issue.
Sadly, Sessions’ confirmation of a zero-tolerance policy affects many families. In the last eight months, approximately 700 children were separated from their parents when they attempted to cross illegally. Mothers and fathers are sitting in detention centers worried about the wellbeing of their sons and daughters.
Separation and Detention Centers
You may have helped a friend or family member take the risky journey to the United States. Of course, there’s the chance that you were the one coming to America with hopes of leaving a bad situation. Some call undocumented immigrants criminals and insist they belong in jail. You know in your heart that your freedom should not be restricted. After all, your only crime was arriving in a new land without access to the right papers.
So, what do you do? You find that you are overwhelmed. Here you or a loved one is in a strange place with seemingly no one to turn to – and separated from your children. You aren’t exactly optimistic – you fear you will be deported.
In the meantime, you’ll want to do everything in your power to locate your sons or daughters. In order to do so, you’ll need to make arrangements for an immigration bond. This is your short-term solution to a big problem.
No doubt you already know that it’s hard to establish any kind of communication if you’re stuck in a detention center. You may have the funds to seek legal counsel – and perhaps pursue asylum. However, your most important task is to reunite with your loved ones.
Once you have determined if you will be allowed release on bond, you should make immediate arrangements to secure one. An immigration bond allows you out of detention until the immigration hearing. It buys you the time you need.
Contact Us
Can we help? At Freedom Federal Bonding Agency, we are emphatic to your situation and will counsel you concerning the purchase of an immigration bond. Give us a call to make the arrangements necessary to secure your release.