Overview

• GoFundMe campaigns for deportation defense have raised nearly $2 million in June and July, up from $141,000 in April and May, with USA Today verifying 15 active fundraisers.
• A Colombian woman detained in Louisiana has opened an OnlyFans account titled 'The Blonde that should not get deported' to raise bond money, with her American-born husband managing the page.
• President Trump’s new spending bill has supercharged ICE’s budget, enabling expanded detention facilities and increased staffing over the next four years.
• Many migrants lack access to affordable pro bono legal aid, prompting reliance on online platforms to cover attorney fees and bail costs.
• Fundraising through adult-content services exposes participants to unpredictable income, personal safety risks and social stigma.