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San Antonio media fails to report opposition to video visit plans at Bexar County Jail

January 12, 2016 by Kymberlie Quong Charles

Last week the San Antonio Express News posted this article about Bexar County’s imminent transition to video-only visitation at their county jail. Despite outcry from community members, Bexar County Sheriff Susan Pamerleau and County Commissioners continue to push the plan forward. Read more about San Antonio media fails to report opposition to video visit plans at Bexar County Jail

The year in review: 15 highlights of 2015 at Grassroots Leadership!

December 21, 2015 by Rebecca Sanchez

Massive march in Dilley, Texas to #EndFamillyDetention!

As we finish up 2015, we thought we’d reflect on the year at Grassroots Leadership. We’ve had a terrific year of work and it couldn’t have been possible without the hard work and support of our staff, board, volunteers, allies, and donors. Please consider making a donation to help our work continue in 2016. Thank you, we couldn’t do it without you! Read more about The year in review: 15 highlights of 2015 at Grassroots Leadership!

On 10th anniversary of Operation Streamline, communities rise up to end migrant prosecutions

December 17, 2015 by Bethany N. Carson

A medida que el tiempo de Hamilton como sheriff llega a su fin, mirando hacia atrás a una campaña liderada por inmigrantes- un cambio de lo que era posible en el Condado de Travis

December 15, 2015 by Alejandro Caceres

Por Carmen Zuvieta y Alejandro Caceres Read more about A medida que el tiempo de Hamilton como sheriff llega a su fin, mirando hacia atrás a una campaña liderada por inmigrantes- un cambio de lo que era posible en el Condado de Travis

As Hamilton’s run as sheriff comes to an end, looking back at the Immigrant-Led campaign that changed what was possible in Travis County

December 15, 2015 by Alejandro Caceres

By Alejandro Caceres and Carmen Zuvieta Read more about As Hamilton’s run as sheriff comes to an end, looking back at the Immigrant-Led campaign that changed what was possible in Travis County

Want to stop Texas from licensing family detention camps as childcare facilities?

December 1, 2015 by Alejandro Caceres

TAKE ACTION: The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is trying again to license family detention centers as “childcare” facilities after a judge blocked the state from licensing the family detention lockups under a so-called "emergency" rule. Read more about Want to stop Texas from licensing family detention camps as childcare facilities?

Florida's Treatment Industrial Complex a Disaster

November 20, 2015 by Cate Graziani

Last month, the Tampa Bay Times and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune shed light on horrific conditions in Florida’s state-funded mental health facilities in a recent joint investigation - with an offensive headline - Ins Read more about Florida's Treatment Industrial Complex a Disaster

Criminal Justice and Mental Health Coalition Visits Brazos County Detention Center

November 19, 2015 by Cate Graziani

When I asked Diana Claitor, Executive Director of the Texas Jail Project, which jail in Texas offers an example of what’s working, she replied without hesitation: Brazos County. Read more about Criminal Justice and Mental Health Coalition Visits Brazos County Detention Center

This is what you can do: Demand release of women targeted for retaliation in #Hutto27 hunger strike

November 5, 2015 by Cristina Parker

As a hunger strike inside the Hutto immigrant detention center in Taylor, Texas spreads throughout the facility, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials are ramping up retaliation and abuse against women participating in the protest. Read more about This is what you can do: Demand release of women targeted for retaliation in #Hutto27 hunger strike

Celebrating Grassroots Leadership and Mitty Owens in New York this Thursday!

November 3, 2015 by Bob Libal

Mitty Owens with fellow board members Nicole Porter and Gabriela Benitez

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