Emine Emanet is currently housed at Elizabeth Detention Center and awaiting her bail hearing. The immigration judge will decide then if she is able to return home on bail or remain in detention. If you knew Emine and are able to attest to her character, write a letter of support to the immigration judge. Below is a template for letters of support - the bolded and bracketed information must be provided, you must sign the letter and notarize it. If you are not able to notarize it, email the letter with a copy of identification. Drop or mail letters off to Jersey Kebab at 150 Haddon Avenue, Haddon Township NJ. If you wish to email the document, send it to theemanetfamily@gmail.com.

Template:

[Date]

Dear Honorable Immigration Judge,

I am writing this letter in support of Emine Emanet who is currently detained at Elizabeth Detention Center and seeking release on bond. I have known Emine for [number] years in my capacity as [your relationship to the detainee, e.g., friend, employer, religious leader, community member, etc.]. I am a [your immigration status, eg. citizen, green card holder, etc.)], born in [your place of birth] and work as a [your profession] living in [your city, county, state].

[Write your personal experience with Emine and the Emanet family that attests to her character.]

Emine Emanet is part of her family and community where she has lived for nearly 20 years.
She is not a criminal and has never been in legal trouble. We ask that she be able to return to her family, her community and business so that she can legally work to stay in the United States with the help of her family and lawyer.

I affirm that all which is included in my statement is true. Please do not hesitate to contact me at [your phone number] or [your email] if you require any additional information.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

[Your Full Name]

[Mailing Address]

[Your Signature]