Thread: Robert Hilereth debuts Nat Immigrant Bond Fund .......

Fund to Help Those Held in Raids (AP)

A Boston financier yesterday officially debuted his National Immigrant Bond Fund and launched a fundraising campaign during a news conference at Casa de Maryland, a statewide immigrant advocacy group in Silver Spring.

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Illegal immigrants who are arrested in raids and do not have outstanding criminal violations may apply for help through the bond fund, established by Robert Hildreth about three months ago. Churches, legal organizations or groups such as Casa help connect detainees with the fund, which provides half the bail money.

The fund aims to ensure that immigrants have access to the court system. Advocates say the fund is also a way to build public opposition to raids, keep families together and bring another voice to the debate over immigration reform.


A New York-based nonprofit, Public Interest Projects, oversees the fund, which is supported by several national advocacy groups and religious leaders, including three Catholic bishops.

Organizers aim to raise $500,000, said Hildreth, owner of International Bank Services, which buys and sells loans worldwide.

So far, the fund has helped about 100 people, he said. Their bonds ranged from $1,500 to $38,000.

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