Around 2 pm this afternoon, bond was posted for Ephran Ramirez. Two hours later, supporters were on their way to the Cook County Courthouse to post for the remaining two defendants, Mercedes Phinaih and Regan Maher. All three will be released later this evening. Everyone's delighted that we will be seeing them soon.

However, our work isn't finished yet. In order to return our friends to freedom, some very generous souls have fronted the money for several of the bonds. We have promised these folks that they will be repaid, and that runs into several thousands of dollars. And posting bond isn't the end of the fund-raising; there will be lawyer's fees and restitution costs.

We'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has stood up in solidarity and thrown down with cash! This is just the beginning for Ryne, Regan, Donte, Mercedes, Ephran, and Angela, but we couldn't have gotten them out this quickly without your help.

Peace and Solidarity!

-The Holy Name 6 Support Team