Ivan, my cousin, is a hardworking truck driver who has always done things the right way. On December 28th, 2025, while resting at a truck stop in Buttery, New York, he was unexpectedly detained by ICE along with several other drivers. Ivan has a legal license and is in the United States legally, but despite this, he was taken into custody. Just two days ago, he was transferred to Texas, where he remains in detention as his attorney works tirelessly on his case.
This situation has turned Ivan’s life upside down. Not only is he facing mounting legal fees and the cost of bond, but every day he spends in detention means he cannot work and support himself. Ivan’s truck is his livelihood, and without it, he has no way to earn an income or provide for his future. The longer he is held, the more difficult it becomes for him to get back on his feet, and the legal expenses continue to grow.
We are reaching out to our community for help. Your donation will go directly toward Ivan’s bond, legal fees, and the costs needed to get his truck back on the road. Any support you can give—whether it’s a contribution or simply sharing this fundraiser—will make a real difference in Ivan’s life. Thank you for standing with us during this challenging time.
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Ivan, moj rođak, je vredan vozač kamiona koji je uvek radio sve kako treba. Dana 28. decembra 2025. godine, dok je odmarao na parkingu za kamione u Butteryju, Njujork, neočekivano ga je privela imigraciona služba (ICE) zajedno sa još nekoliko vozača. Ivan ima važeću dozvolu i legalno je u Sjedinjenim Državama, ali je ipak zadržan. Pre samo dva dana prebačen je u Teksas, gde ga njegov advokat sada zastupa.
Ova situacija je potpuno promenila Ivanov život. Ne suočava se samo sa rastućim pravnim troškovima i kaucijom, već svaki dan koji provede u pritvoru znači da ne može da radi i izdržava sebe. Kamion je Ivanova egzistencija, i bez njega nema način da zaradi ili planira budućnost. Što duže bude zadržan, biće mu teže da se oporavi, a troškovi će samo rasti.
Obraćamo se zajednici za pomoć. Vaša donacija će direktno ići za Ivanovu kauciju, pravne troškove i troškove potrebne da njegov kamion ponovo bude na putu. Svaka podrška—bilo donacija ili deljenje ove kampanje—praviće stvarnu razliku u Ivanovom životu. Hvala vam što ste uz nas u ovom teškom periodu.
This situation has turned Ivan’s life upside down. Not only is he facing mounting legal fees and the cost of bond, but every day he spends in detention means he cannot work and support himself. Ivan’s truck is his livelihood, and without it, he has no way to earn an income or provide for his future. The longer he is held, the more difficult it becomes for him to get back on his feet, and the legal expenses continue to grow.
We are reaching out to our community for help. Your donation will go directly toward Ivan’s bond, legal fees, and the costs needed to get his truck back on the road. Any support you can give—whether it’s a contribution or simply sharing this fundraiser—will make a real difference in Ivan’s life. Thank you for standing with us during this challenging time.
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Ivan, moj rođak, je vredan vozač kamiona koji je uvek radio sve kako treba. Dana 28. decembra 2025. godine, dok je odmarao na parkingu za kamione u Butteryju, Njujork, neočekivano ga je privela imigraciona služba (ICE) zajedno sa još nekoliko vozača. Ivan ima važeću dozvolu i legalno je u Sjedinjenim Državama, ali je ipak zadržan. Pre samo dva dana prebačen je u Teksas, gde ga njegov advokat sada zastupa.
Ova situacija je potpuno promenila Ivanov život. Ne suočava se samo sa rastućim pravnim troškovima i kaucijom, već svaki dan koji provede u pritvoru znači da ne može da radi i izdržava sebe. Kamion je Ivanova egzistencija, i bez njega nema način da zaradi ili planira budućnost. Što duže bude zadržan, biće mu teže da se oporavi, a troškovi će samo rasti.
Obraćamo se zajednici za pomoć. Vaša donacija će direktno ići za Ivanovu kauciju, pravne troškove i troškove potrebne da njegov kamion ponovo bude na putu. Svaka podrška—bilo donacija ili deljenje ove kampanje—praviće stvarnu razliku u Ivanovom životu. Hvala vam što ste uz nas u ovom teškom periodu.