Desperate Measures: Immigrants Turn To Onlyfans And Gofundme To Fight Deportation - Fresh Celebrity News 2025

From Poolside to Detention: A Colombian Model's Struggle

Picture this: a stunning Colombian ex-model, once soaking up the South Florida sun in a tiny bikini, now confined to the stark walls of an ICE detention center in Louisiana. Her vibrant poolside photos on OnlyFans, complete with a cheeky white visor, are a far cry from the gray bunks and faded nail polish she faces today. It’s a jarring ‘before and after’ that’s become her reality - and her desperate plea for help.

Her story isn’t just about glamor gone wrong. With deportation defense costs soaring into the thousands, she and her American-born husband are pulling out all the stops to fund her legal battle. Her OnlyFans page, under the handle @BlondeOnBond, teases with the tagline 'The Blonde that Shouldn’t Get Deported,' but it’s only garnered a handful of subscribers so far. Meanwhile, her husband estimates they’ve already shelled out $15,000 on legal fees - a number that keeps climbing.

In a heartbreaking video call with USA TODAY, surrounded by fellow detainees, she shared her wavering hope.

'Some days I’m full of faith and believe everything will be okay, but other times, I just lose heart,'

she confessed, her voice heavy with emotion. It’s a sentiment echoed by many in her shoes, turning to online platforms to keep their dreams of staying in the U.S. alive.

Crowdsourcing Hope: GoFundMe Campaigns Surge Amid ICE Crackdown

As President Trump’s mass deportation efforts intensify, immigrant families are finding a lifeline in the generosity of strangers online. A USA TODAY analysis of GoFundMe, one of the biggest crowdfunding platforms, uncovered dozens of campaigns that have raised over $1.8 million since Trump took office - with most of that pouring in over the last two months. It’s a staggering jump, with $1.7 million collected in June and July alone, compared to just $141,000 in April and May.

Public support seems to grow as ICE ramps up enforcement, targeting everyone from courthouse attendees to farm workers, regardless of criminal history. Before this summer, GoFundMe searches for 'ICE' often pulled up hockey fundraisers or ice bucket challenges for ALS. Now, it’s a hub for immigration detention pleas - though GoFundMe itself only confirmed 15 vetted campaigns, ensuring both organizers and beneficiaries are legit.

The stories behind these campaigns are gut-wrenching. Take Joanna Martinez, a 22-year-old whose father, José, was detained by ICE in North Carolina despite no criminal record. Their GoFundMe raised $3,665 to cover his $4,000 bail, but legal fees for his residency application still loom large. Joanna’s fear lingers: 'I still wake up crying at night, worried this could happen again.'

Heartbreaking Stories: Families Torn Apart by Detention

Behind every fundraiser is a family in crisis. The Department of Homeland Security labels detained immigrants as 'criminal illegal aliens,' often spotlighting serious offenders on social media. Yet, data from immigration researcher Austin Kocher shows most aren’t hardened criminals - many are simply caught in traffic stops or pursuing legal pathways at courthouses when ICE swoops in.

ICE’s broad net now prioritizes anyone without lawful status, even those with pending applications or past legal entries under Biden-era programs. From a California mom raising $6,721 in a week to a Vermont homebuilder collecting $36,975 since June 18, the 94 GoFundMe campaigns launched since April vary wildly - some scrape by with double-digit donations, while others hit six figures, like an Oregon vineyard manager’s $150,804 haul since June 14.

Then there’s Bryant Magaña, whose wife Yocari was detained during a green card interview - a day meant for celebration turned nightmare. Their campaign has raised $3,643 as of July 14. Even in Trump-supporting communities, compassion shines through: Luma Mufleh of Fugees Family raised $20,000 in 48 hours for a detained Bowling Green student, proving kindness can cross political lines.

Love Across Borders: A Personal Fight for Freedom

For our Colombian model, her story is also one of love. She met her husband years ago while he was visiting her homeland, where his family roots run deep. After reconnecting in South Florida on her tourist visa, sparks flew, leading to marriage - a decision he calls 'easy' thanks to her beauty, optimism, and spiritual strength that brought him peace.

But uploading intimate, scantily clad photos to OnlyFans as @BlondeOnBond? That was a tougher call. 'I’ve been hesitant because I don’t know where this will lead, but I’m trying anything to come up with the money,' her husband admitted to USA TODAY. Driving Uber full-time covers basics, but not the escalating legal costs to fight her deportation and DUI charge from June, which landed her in ICE custody despite her legal entry.

Her social media posts, like one in a green bikini by a rushing river, blend seduction with sorrow. Captioned with a wistful note about freedom before detention, they’re a stark reminder of what’s at stake. As her husband prepares for a 14-hour drive to surprise her at the Louisiana facility for a rare two-hour visit, their fight - and their love - hangs in a delicate balance.