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Savannah State University baseball player Johan Sandoval was freed from ICE detention after a bond was posted, thanks to a crowdfunding effort that exceeded $37,000 and a new I‑20 form issued by the school.
After weeks in ICE custody, Johan Sandoval was released on bond funded by a grassroots campaign in Coastal Georgia. His university has issued a new I‑20 form, and his legal team continues to navigate the remaining immigration proceedings.
A standout collegiate player’s detention has sparked a community fundraising effort to cover bond, legal fees and living expenses while his immigration case proceeds.
Johan Sandoval, a Dominican‑born pitcher at Savannah State University, was detained by immigration authorities, prompting a community‑wide response.
Johan Sandoval, a 22‑year‑old standout from the Dominican Republic, was taken into ICE custody in Clifton Park after his student visa expired. His family is seeking legal aid while Savannah State University works to assist his release.