Sanctuary of the South

Sanctuary of the South is a grassroots, private legal services organization with a mission—to build community power and action to sustain the rule of law, create a better democracy, and ensure justice. We do this by making legal representation more accessible and creating an equitable model that partners with our clients in advocating for their rights and supports our staff in their critical work.

We provide legal representation, safety planning services, and community advocacy throughout the South. Our practice centers on direct legal representation for individuals in ICE custody and federal impact litigation to hold the government accountable. Our legal services are provided on a sliding scale, with a special focus on keeping immigrant communities safe from violence and preventing family separation caused by ICE enforcement, detention, and deportation.