Heng’s immigration bond hearing was held today (Dec 31, 2025). At the hearing, the judge declined to grant bond, and Heng remains in detention while his asylum case proceeds. His master calendar hearing is scheduled for Jan 12, 2026, and his individual hearing on the merits of his asylum claim is scheduled for Jan 26, 2026.
Public attention matters. Oversight from elected officials and sustained public scrutiny are critical to ensuring that Heng’s case receives fair consideration by the immigration court and relevant agencies.
We ask supporters to take action by contacting members of Congress to request oversight and to urge Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to ensure judicial fairness and prevent wrongful removal.
In addition, Heng greatly needs and deserves human support during this process. Letters and cards of encouragement remind him that he is not alone and help him endure a prolonged and uncertain legal process.
Below is two call/write scripts you can use when contacting congressional offices. You do not need to read/copy it word for word—feel free to adapt it in your own voice.
- ~20s short call version:
Hi, I’m a constituent calling about Heng Guan, an asylum seeker detained by ICE.
Heng is a whistleblower who exposed the Chinese government’s persecution of Uyghurs, and a forced return would put him in danger.
I’m asking the office to request oversight to ensure his asylum case is handled fairly and that he is not removed while his case is pending.
Thank you.
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- Longer letter version
Subject: Request for Congressional Oversight: Asylum Case of Whistleblower Heng Guan
Dear Representative/Senator [NAME],
I am writing as a constituent to request your attention to the immigration case of Heng Guan, an asylum seeker currently in ICE detention.
Heng is a whistleblower who exposed the Chinese government’s persecution and genocide of Uyghurs. Because of his actions, a forced return would place him at serious risk.
Heng’s asylum case is ongoing. I respectfully ask your office to contact Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to request oversight and to urge that his asylum claim be adjudicated fairly and carefully, and that no removal occur while his case remains pending.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter and for your commitment to human rights and due process.
Sincerely,
[NAME]
[CITY, STATE]
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Here are two methods to send letters/postcards to Heng:
1. Sending hard-copy letters/postcards to:
Guan Heng
Broome County Sheriff's Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 2047
Binghamton, NY 13902-2047
2. Sending digital letters/greeting cards via: broomecounty.liamsafe.com with name Guan Heng and custody number 562391.
- Account registration is required for sending letters.
- Please notice that digital mailing system only accepts letters/ greeting cards in English