Grassroots Leadership Blog

#Hutto27 update: Maribel is free from immigrant detention, but the fight isn't over

February 17, 2016 by Bethany N. Carson

This photo was taken right after Maribel's bond hearing, where the judge flippantly commented, "Well, [Honduras] is a dangerous place" in response to her attorney explaining her case for asylum. In the end, he granted Maribel a $8,500 bond.

Click here to find out how to continue the fight to #FreeTheMadresLuchadoras

On Friday, fourteen people arrived to fill the small courtroom at the San Antonio immigration court and surprised staff with matching t-shirts to support Maribel Zelaya at the bond hearing she had finally been granted after more than a year in detention. [node:read-more:link]

Welcome Hutto Visitation Intern, Andrea Muraira

January 26, 2016 by Cristina Parker

Grassroots Leadership is pleased to welcome, Andrea Muraira as our new Hutto Visitation Intern. Andrea will be outreaching to volunteers, supporting all trainings as well as co-facilitating the Spanish language Hutto Visitation trainings. [node:read-more:link]

Grassroots Leadership and allies submit comments to the FCC on video visitation

January 21, 2016 by Kymberlie Quong Charles

This week Grassroots Leadership and many of our partners and allies submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission in hopes of improving the way video "visits" are currently being offered and sold at county jails and state prisons around the country. Our comments can be viewed here. [node:read-more:link]

Welcome new MSSW field student, Larin Moore!

January 15, 2016 by Kymberlie Quong Charles

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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. [node:read-more:link]

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! [node:read-more:link]

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

December 17, 2015 by Bethany N. Carson

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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 [node:read-more:link]

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 [node:read-more:link]

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. [node:read-more:link]

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