Restoring democracy behind bars
Project Orange
Ensuring Every Eligible Incarcerated Individual Has the Right to Vote
Project Orange is a voting rights initiative dedicated to empowering incarcerated individuals in Travis County Jail by ensuring they can exercise their right to vote. In partnership with the Houston Justice Coalition, AJC launched this program to address the critical gap in voter access among pretrial detainees—individuals who have not been convicted of a crime but remain behind bars due to systemic barriers.
Democracy doesn’t stop at the jail cell—Project Orange ensures every eligible voice is heard and every vote counts.
Why Start a Radical Advocates Academy?
The many intertwined issues that impact Black and Brown Austinites require constant engagement to materially improve people’s lives in Austin and fight oppression. Building capacity within the community to effectively organize and advocate for racial justice across these issues while centering people directly impacted will help propel our efforts to end oppression.
Restoring Voting Rights
Project Orange ensures eligible incarcerated individuals in Travis County Jail can exercise their right to vote by providing education, resources, and access to the ballot.
Challenging Systemic Barriers
With 55% of inmates in Travis County Jail awaiting trial, Project Orange advocates for policies that protect voting rights for those who have not been convicted.
Community Partnership & Advocacy
In collaboration with Houston Justice Coalition, we amplify the voices of incarcerated individuals, engage the community, and push for a more inclusive democracy.
