Grassroots Leadership Inc

Immigration programs - this program aims to change the policies and practices that feed the for-profit detention system and result in deportations, impacting individuals and communities across the country, and end criminalization of communities of color, while building a base of impacted people and allies for change. Campaigns under this program include campaigns to end criminal prosecutions of migrants, such as operation lone star, the hutto visitation program, the shut down hutto campaign, and the hutto hotline. In addition, ice out of austin and mujeres luchadoras are projects of individuals directly impacted by detention and crimmigration to redefine safety and build resilient communities through organizing, leadership training, and connections to community resources.

Narrative change - the organization is dedicated to transforming the narrative surrounding criminalization and advocating for non-punitive policies. This is achieved by challenging harmful stereotypes, amplifying the voices of directly impacted individuals, promoting accurate narratives of resilience and hope, building coalitions with diverse partners, conducting research to identify harmful policies, and developing alternative proposals focused on community-based solutions. Through these efforts, we aim to contribute to a more just and equitable society for all.