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Grassroots Leadership & Texas Advocates for Justice invites you to join us this Wednesday for Participatory Defense & Policy in Action!
Visit bit.ly/TAJOctober or our linktree to register!
Visit bit.ly/TAJOctober or our linktree to register!
October 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Grassroots Leadership & Texas Advocates for Justice invites you to join us this Wednesday for Participatory Defense & Policy in Action!
Visit bit.ly/TAJOctober or our linktree to register!
Visit bit.ly/TAJOctober or our linktree to register!
🚨 MYTH vs FACT: Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) 🚨
They claim to keep us safe, but the truth is they expand AI mass surveillance, waste taxpayer dollars, and put the most vulnerable at risk.
📝 Sign our petition via our bio-link and join the movement to protect our privacy and safety.
They claim to keep us safe, but the truth is they expand AI mass surveillance, waste taxpayer dollars, and put the most vulnerable at risk.
📝 Sign our petition via our bio-link and join the movement to protect our privacy and safety.
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🚨 MYTH vs FACT: Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) 🚨
They claim to keep us safe, but the truth is they expand AI mass surveillance, waste taxpayer dollars, and put the most vulnerable at risk.
📝 Sign our petition via our bio-link and join the movement to protect our privacy and safety.
They claim to keep us safe, but the truth is they expand AI mass surveillance, waste taxpayer dollars, and put the most vulnerable at risk.
📝 Sign our petition via our bio-link and join the movement to protect our privacy and safety.
Our hearts are with those affected by the horrible act of violence against our immigrant community. We may not know their names yet, but we know that they may be someone's loved ones, and remembering their humanity is essential.
September 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Our hearts are with those affected by the horrible act of violence against our immigrant community. We may not know their names yet, but we know that they may be someone's loved ones, and remembering their humanity is essential.
Our hearts are with those affected by the horrible act of violence against our immigrant community. We may not know their names yet, but we know that they may be someone's loved ones, and remembering their humanity is essential.
September 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Our hearts are with those affected by the horrible act of violence against our immigrant community. We may not know their names yet, but we know that they may be someone's loved ones, and remembering their humanity is essential.
ATX Save the Date! We are hosting a benefit concert on September 20!
The funds raised at Dancing away Detention we will go towards our Mutual Aid Fund.
Make sure to RSVP via our bio link to join us for a fun evening, with a silent auction, live music, food & much more!
The funds raised at Dancing away Detention we will go towards our Mutual Aid Fund.
Make sure to RSVP via our bio link to join us for a fun evening, with a silent auction, live music, food & much more!
August 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
ATX Save the Date! We are hosting a benefit concert on September 20!
The funds raised at Dancing away Detention we will go towards our Mutual Aid Fund.
Make sure to RSVP via our bio link to join us for a fun evening, with a silent auction, live music, food & much more!
The funds raised at Dancing away Detention we will go towards our Mutual Aid Fund.
Make sure to RSVP via our bio link to join us for a fun evening, with a silent auction, live music, food & much more!
Nonprofits bring help and hope when both are needed most. Whether it’s providing a safe place
for victims of abuse or compassionate care in times of crisis, nonprofits get it done in American communities.
Tell Congress we need nonprofits.
Visit NonprofitsGetItDone.org
#NonprofitsGetItDone
for victims of abuse or compassionate care in times of crisis, nonprofits get it done in American communities.
Tell Congress we need nonprofits.
Visit NonprofitsGetItDone.org
#NonprofitsGetItDone
August 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Nonprofits bring help and hope when both are needed most. Whether it’s providing a safe place
for victims of abuse or compassionate care in times of crisis, nonprofits get it done in American communities.
Tell Congress we need nonprofits.
Visit NonprofitsGetItDone.org
#NonprofitsGetItDone
for victims of abuse or compassionate care in times of crisis, nonprofits get it done in American communities.
Tell Congress we need nonprofits.
Visit NonprofitsGetItDone.org
#NonprofitsGetItDone
We’re building toward a world rooted in care, not punishment; and we’re hiring!
Visit grassrootsleadership.org/jobs for more information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of August 18.
Know someone who would be a good fit? Pass this along!
Visit grassrootsleadership.org/jobs for more information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of August 18.
Know someone who would be a good fit? Pass this along!
August 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
We’re building toward a world rooted in care, not punishment; and we’re hiring!
Visit grassrootsleadership.org/jobs for more information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of August 18.
Know someone who would be a good fit? Pass this along!
Visit grassrootsleadership.org/jobs for more information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of August 18.
Know someone who would be a good fit? Pass this along!
NOSL is tomorrow! 🎉 Bring a snack to share, a blanket/chair, & clean shirts for silk screening 👕 Wear comfy clothes—event is indoor/outdoor. Kid-friendly w/ bounce house! 🎈 Park in highlighted areas; allies please park farthest to keep our folks safe 💛
August 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
NOSL is tomorrow! 🎉 Bring a snack to share, a blanket/chair, & clean shirts for silk screening 👕 Wear comfy clothes—event is indoor/outdoor. Kid-friendly w/ bounce house! 🎈 Park in highlighted areas; allies please park farthest to keep our folks safe 💛
🚨 Atención comunidad de Austin y Travis 🚨
Sabemos que ICE citó a personas de ISAP el 14 y 15 de junio en San Antonio.
Recuerda: tienes derecho a reprogramar tu cita.
Prepárate, busca apoyo legal y mándanos un DM si tienes preguntas.
Sabemos que ICE citó a personas de ISAP el 14 y 15 de junio en San Antonio.
Recuerda: tienes derecho a reprogramar tu cita.
Prepárate, busca apoyo legal y mándanos un DM si tienes preguntas.
July 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🚨 Atención comunidad de Austin y Travis 🚨
Sabemos que ICE citó a personas de ISAP el 14 y 15 de junio en San Antonio.
Recuerda: tienes derecho a reprogramar tu cita.
Prepárate, busca apoyo legal y mándanos un DM si tienes preguntas.
Sabemos que ICE citó a personas de ISAP el 14 y 15 de junio en San Antonio.
Recuerda: tienes derecho a reprogramar tu cita.
Prepárate, busca apoyo legal y mándanos un DM si tienes preguntas.
🚫 NO ALPRS — NOT NOW, NOT EVER
Austin ended its contract with Flock on June 30, but the fight’s not over.
New vendor, same harm.
Mass surveillance has no place in Austin.
📢 This petition goes straight to City Council: Tell them NO new contract, NO compromise.
🔗 Sign via our biolink today!
Austin ended its contract with Flock on June 30, but the fight’s not over.
New vendor, same harm.
Mass surveillance has no place in Austin.
📢 This petition goes straight to City Council: Tell them NO new contract, NO compromise.
🔗 Sign via our biolink today!
July 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🚫 NO ALPRS — NOT NOW, NOT EVER
Austin ended its contract with Flock on June 30, but the fight’s not over.
New vendor, same harm.
Mass surveillance has no place in Austin.
📢 This petition goes straight to City Council: Tell them NO new contract, NO compromise.
🔗 Sign via our biolink today!
Austin ended its contract with Flock on June 30, but the fight’s not over.
New vendor, same harm.
Mass surveillance has no place in Austin.
📢 This petition goes straight to City Council: Tell them NO new contract, NO compromise.
🔗 Sign via our biolink today!
What does safety mean to you?
Join us Aug 5 in ATX for Night Out for Safety & Liberation — a gathering to reimagine what safety can look like beyond policing.
What to expect:
🍽 Free food
🎨 Art
🧒🏽 Kid activities
📣 Community voices
📍6–8:30PM CT
🔗 RSVP via Linktree
📩 DM to get involved!
See you there!
Join us Aug 5 in ATX for Night Out for Safety & Liberation — a gathering to reimagine what safety can look like beyond policing.
What to expect:
🍽 Free food
🎨 Art
🧒🏽 Kid activities
📣 Community voices
📍6–8:30PM CT
🔗 RSVP via Linktree
📩 DM to get involved!
See you there!
July 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
What does safety mean to you?
Join us Aug 5 in ATX for Night Out for Safety & Liberation — a gathering to reimagine what safety can look like beyond policing.
What to expect:
🍽 Free food
🎨 Art
🧒🏽 Kid activities
📣 Community voices
📍6–8:30PM CT
🔗 RSVP via Linktree
📩 DM to get involved!
See you there!
Join us Aug 5 in ATX for Night Out for Safety & Liberation — a gathering to reimagine what safety can look like beyond policing.
What to expect:
🍽 Free food
🎨 Art
🧒🏽 Kid activities
📣 Community voices
📍6–8:30PM CT
🔗 RSVP via Linktree
📩 DM to get involved!
See you there!
Reposted by Grassroots Leadership
Andry’s life depends on us holding the Trump administration accountable for what they have done to him.
Visit freeandry.org to learn how to help him & the other men unlawfully removed to CECOT under the Alien Enemies Act.
🔗https://www.immdef.org/blog/andryasylumcase52925
Visit freeandry.org to learn how to help him & the other men unlawfully removed to CECOT under the Alien Enemies Act.
🔗https://www.immdef.org/blog/andryasylumcase52925
May 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Andry’s life depends on us holding the Trump administration accountable for what they have done to him.
Visit freeandry.org to learn how to help him & the other men unlawfully removed to CECOT under the Alien Enemies Act.
🔗https://www.immdef.org/blog/andryasylumcase52925
Visit freeandry.org to learn how to help him & the other men unlawfully removed to CECOT under the Alien Enemies Act.
🔗https://www.immdef.org/blog/andryasylumcase52925
Reposted by Grassroots Leadership
On May 27, 2025, one day before his court hearing, Immigration Judge Paula Dixon granted DHS’s motion to dismiss asylum proceedings for Andry José Hernández Romero. This dismissal aids the government's attempts to disappear Andry.
🔗https://www.immdef.org/blog/andryasylumcase52925
🔗https://www.immdef.org/blog/andryasylumcase52925
May 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM
On May 27, 2025, one day before his court hearing, Immigration Judge Paula Dixon granted DHS’s motion to dismiss asylum proceedings for Andry José Hernández Romero. This dismissal aids the government's attempts to disappear Andry.
🔗https://www.immdef.org/blog/andryasylumcase52925
🔗https://www.immdef.org/blog/andryasylumcase52925
ALPRs put our communities at risk—data can be leaked, sold, & used to target immigrants. The safest data is data never captured. Act now: sign the petition, call your council member, sign up to testify!
Deadline to testify on Thursday is June 4th 12PM. Action links in bio! #NoToALPR
Deadline to testify on Thursday is June 4th 12PM. Action links in bio! #NoToALPR
June 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
ALPRs put our communities at risk—data can be leaked, sold, & used to target immigrants. The safest data is data never captured. Act now: sign the petition, call your council member, sign up to testify!
Deadline to testify on Thursday is June 4th 12PM. Action links in bio! #NoToALPR
Deadline to testify on Thursday is June 4th 12PM. Action links in bio! #NoToALPR
ALPRs erode privacy + increase racial profiling in Austin. They target Black, Brown & immigrant communities + feed data to ICE. We need care, not surveillance. Sign the petition + call your council member by June 5! #NoToALPR #StopSurveillance #ATX #ATXnews #ProtectOurPeople
May 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
ALPRs erode privacy + increase racial profiling in Austin. They target Black, Brown & immigrant communities + feed data to ICE. We need care, not surveillance. Sign the petition + call your council member by June 5! #NoToALPR #StopSurveillance #ATX #ATXnews #ProtectOurPeople
Austin: ALPRs don’t keep us safe—they harm Black, Brown & immigrant communities. Sign the petition + call your council member before June 5!
Info in our slides + bio. Let’s protect our people, not expand surveillance. #NoToALPR #ATXJustice #ProtectAustin
Info in our slides + bio. Let’s protect our people, not expand surveillance. #NoToALPR #ATXJustice #ProtectAustin
May 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Austin: ALPRs don’t keep us safe—they harm Black, Brown & immigrant communities. Sign the petition + call your council member before June 5!
Info in our slides + bio. Let’s protect our people, not expand surveillance. #NoToALPR #ATXJustice #ProtectAustin
Info in our slides + bio. Let’s protect our people, not expand surveillance. #NoToALPR #ATXJustice #ProtectAustin
[SIGN THE PETITION] Next Thursday, Austin City Council will vote on whether to renew a dangerous surveillance contract known as Automated License Plate Readers (Item 67).
bit.ly/NOatxALPR
bit.ly/NOatxALPR
May 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
[SIGN THE PETITION] Next Thursday, Austin City Council will vote on whether to renew a dangerous surveillance contract known as Automated License Plate Readers (Item 67).
bit.ly/NOatxALPR
bit.ly/NOatxALPR
SB 8 + Registro de Extranjeros = Vigilancia masiva. Esta ley convertiría a la policía local en agentes de ICE, desviando recursos y criminalizando comunidades. No es solo un tema migratorio — es una crisis de libertades. Firma la petición: enlace en bio. #NoSB8 #AltoHB5580
May 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
SB 8 + Registro de Extranjeros = Vigilancia masiva. Esta ley convertiría a la policía local en agentes de ICE, desviando recursos y criminalizando comunidades. No es solo un tema migratorio — es una crisis de libertades. Firma la petición: enlace en bio. #NoSB8 #AltoHB5580
Texas lawmakers are pushing SB 8/HB 5580 to turn local cops into ICE and ramp up racial profiling. This is a civil rights crisis. We must act now. Sign the petition by Fri, May 25 to stop this dangerous bill. Link in bio. #NoToSB8 #StopHB5580 #PeoplePowerTX #MassSurveillance
May 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Texas lawmakers are pushing SB 8/HB 5580 to turn local cops into ICE and ramp up racial profiling. This is a civil rights crisis. We must act now. Sign the petition by Fri, May 25 to stop this dangerous bill. Link in bio. #NoToSB8 #StopHB5580 #PeoplePowerTX #MassSurveillance
An Austin family was deported—including 2 U.S. citizen kids. Denisse’s story reflects a growing trend of family separation. Stay informed, avoid law enforcement when possible, and protect each other.
🔗 Full statement + resources in bio.
🔗 Full statement + resources in bio.
May 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM
An Austin family was deported—including 2 U.S. citizen kids. Denisse’s story reflects a growing trend of family separation. Stay informed, avoid law enforcement when possible, and protect each other.
🔗 Full statement + resources in bio.
🔗 Full statement + resources in bio.