Friends, families, and faith leaders face the increasingly urgent need to respond to ICE arrest and detention of community members. Documented and English-speaking allies (like many clergy) often play a crucial role in coordinating support.
Access to clergy and religious services—like access to lawyers—is a codified legal right, making it especially valuable for engaged faith leaders to work or volunteer in ministries serving detained immigrants, who might otherwise have little access to support or information for seeking release.
This guide walks through some key steps for faith leaders assisting community members in immigration detention, including locating a detained member, coordinating assistance, and supporting applications for release like bail, parole, and habeas corpus.
