🚨 CA State Bill Alert: AB 1537 🚨 If passed, AB 1537 would 🚫 prohibit local police from moonlighting for ICE or DHS and 📣 require officers to report any immigration-enforcement job offers to their department heads. 👀 Stay tuned—this is one to watch!

As we watch what’s unfolding in Minneapolis, we must be prepared for how to respond here in San Francisco. Join us for a critical Cantonese workshop on ICE encounters: 🗓 Thursday, January 29 ⏰ 12:30 – 2:00 PM 📍 CAA Workshop 👉 Please RSVP by January 27: bit.ly/CantoWorkshop1

BREAKING: AASF, @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social, @stopaapihate.org, @caasanfrancisco.bsky.social & NAPABA commend the removal of concerning report language from the House CJS approps bill that would have effectively re-established the discredited ‘China Initiative’: www.aasforum.org/2026/01/08/c...

Tonight in San Francisco: Community Vigil and Gathering at 630 Sansome St. in response to Minneapolis

Need help with applying 📜 for naturalization? Hoping to find a 👩‍🚒 new job? We are kicking off 2026 with our monthly community service days. 1/10, 2/10, 3/18. Drop in or make an ☎️ appointment!

Happy Winter Solstice! 冬至快乐! To celebrate the season, we made tang yuan with our community members at the Chinatown YMCA. This holiday, we'd also like to ask you to give a gift so CAA can continue our work of defending our neighbors and building a safer, more just future for all: caasf.org/donate

Between budget cuts, school closures, and a battle over the fate of ethnic studies — tension at SFUSD is high, and families are concerned about how their kids will be impacted. We went to the Board of Education meeting to voice our concerns for students of color, immigrant and low-income families.

Have you ever wondered why San Francisco's Chinatown has such a distinct, vibrant look? Its East-meets-West architectural style is an example of the neighborhood's ingenuity and resistance to erasure! You can learn more by taking our self-guided walking tour: caasf.org/justicewalk/

San Francisco is a proud city of immigrants, and the city must deliver on its promise of safety and freedom for all! Proposed legislation of "ICE free zones" would prevent federal law enforcement agencies (like ICE) from using city-owned properties for immigration enforcement.

CAA signed on to an amicus brief asking the court to preserve the Community Relations Service. CRS mediated Selma, Rodney King, George Floyd, Tyre Nichols, and thousands of local crises. DOJ cannot erase 60 years of civil rights law. #RestoreCRS www.americaspeacemakers.com/the-litigation

CAA will be joining @missionlocal.org and other immigrant rights organizations for a night of community and learning about the crackdown in San Francisco. Jjoin us to learn more about how you can fight for our immigrant communities! https://grayarea.org/event/mission-local-immigration-crackdown/

Annette Wong, who comes from a long line of Chinatown’s working class, shares that this year may be the toughest yet for our immigrant communities. Read more: https://caasf.org/2025/12/a-very-typical-chinatown-life-meet-annette-wong-caas-managing-director-of-programs/ Help us: caasf.org/donate

Happy International Migrant's Day! CAA will be celebrating with our partners at SFILEN and the Rapid Response Network on December 4. Call 415-761-3222 if you're interested in attending!

As part of @rwjf.org and Urban’s Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program, six organizations are collecting local #data and elevating community voices to address transit access and #transportation safety in their #communities. Learn more in this new blog post. @caasanfrancisco.bsky.social#data

CAA's Anisha Hingorani tells Axios that wifi is a positive step in the right direction, but it's not a long-term solution. "In-home fiber is really what is going to make a difference," said Hingorani. www.axios.com/local/san-fr...

Do you have questions about the “Big Beautiful” law or what comes next for your SNAP benefits? Or come and learn more about California’s Medi-Cal and Cal-Fresh programs. With a Special Guest, Candy Lin, Wu Yee Children's Services!

A green card has never guaranteed protection. Especially now. CAA's Jose Ng speaks to SF Standard about the importance of naturalizing as a U.S. Citizen. sfstandard.com/2025/09/23/g...

What happens if you speak an indigenous Mayan language or you're from Kazakhstan? CAA's Jose Ng speaks to Mission Local about the challenges facing immigrant communities when they are swept up by ICE's cruel enforcement policies. missionlocal.org/2025/11/tran...

When we fight, we WIN! After phonebanking for #Yeson50 in Chinatown for weeks, writing 20+ Chinese-language articles, and organizing press conferences in both SF and LA, we WON #Yeson50! None of this could be possible without our suporters and volunteers — thank you!

5 million CA residents will not be getting their SNAP benefits this November as the government shutdown continues. San Franciscans who use SNAP will receive a pre-paid grocery card. Letters with an activation code will be mailed out first week of November. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...

When Trump threatens to send troops to the Bay Area, we show up with Know Your Rights flyers in hand. Last week, CAA hit Chinatown in SF with Supervisor Sauter to make sure residents and businesses are prepared. #ProtectOurCommunities @SFPublicPress www.sfpublicpress.org/in-chinatown...

In this issue: Learn how we're uniting Chinatown, responding to attacks on our immigrant communities, and fighting for fair representation with #Yeson50! https://caasf.org/2025/10/october-2025-newsletter-people-power-how-were-mobilizing-together/

Stay prepared! For our immigrant communities — we have both English and Chinese language resources available at the link in the bio. If you can, make a plan and designate an emergency contact.

This month’s Cantonese-language workshop will focus on the Language Access Ordinance — an important topic to help our communities better understand their language rights and access to city services! RSVP with the QR code.

CAA condemns the Trump administration‘s unlawful threats to deploy federal agents and armed troops to the Bay Area https://caasf.org/press-release/caa-condemns-trumps-deployment-of-troops-to-san-francisco/ If you would like to get involved at a peaceful protest tonight, reach out to [email protected].

We loved seeing our community showing up for #Yeson50 at the CAA Mid-Autumn Festival table! Taken earlier this month in the Sunset District 🌕

Does your mom want to listen to why #Yeson50 is important while she is cooking? Our Chinese Digital Engagement team wants you to share this with her! youtu.be/3x42JhvZ3RQ?...

We don’t bow to kings or strongmen. Democracy is ours. #NoKings

📣 CAA’s Nick Gee and Shuangyan Li speaks to AsAm News about Justice Walk, a self-guided tour of San Francisco’s Chinatown and the importance of telling our stories. asamnews.com/2025/10/01/j...

BLOCK BY BLOCK is back for another screening! Join us on 10/25 to learn more about the historic battle for the first community college in Chinatown! RSVP at bit.ly/BxBCCSF

This Saturday, we need you to show up for immigrants and for communities of color at the No Kings protest! Let’s make it loud and clear: No kings here! https://indivisiblesf.org/no-kings-2

CAA's Jose Ng tells Mission Local about the insurmountable challenges facing undocumented Chinese immigrants seeking legal help during the asylum process. missionlocal.org/2025/10/bay-...

Democracy belongs to the people — not to kings or strongmen. We’re standing with the #NoKingsMarch on Oct 18. March with us. ✊ www.nokings.org

Community leaders and City Attorney David Chiu gathered in Chinatown today to say #YESon50! This year, Trump imposed illegal tariffs and arrested thousands of people without warrants. Vote YES on Prop 50 to stop him from hurting our AAPI communities even further! 🗳️

Confused about Prop 50? Texas state representative Gene Wu is here to share exactly why it's so important to vote #YESon50 if you care about saving our democracy, fair representation, and immigrant communities of color. We can NOT allow Donald Trump to continue stealing Congressional seats.

We need your help. Trump and his MAGA allies are already redrawing congressional maps to tilt the playing field in their favor. We can't wait until it's too late. Help us fight for our democracy and our immigrant communities by phonebanking for Yes on 50! RSVP at caasf.org/callprop50

📣BAY AREA! You are invited to a special celebration of Jeff Chang’s new book, Water, Mirror, Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America on Oct. 4th in Chinatown, San Francisco. Hope to see you there! For more info: caasf.org/event/from-w...

🚨Unanimous! The SF Board of Supervisors passed a resolution backing Prop 50.👏 Big thanks to Supervisor Mahmood for leading the charge. CA is ready to fight back—Vote YES on Prop 50 for democracy in all 50 states! www.sfexaminer.com/news/politic...

Talking to family about #Prop50? We’ve got you covered. Our Chinese Digital Engagement team has easy, in-language resources to help! www.justicepatch.org/2025/09/16/y...

Texas Rep @genefortexas.bsky.social connects the dots: how we got here, and why #Prop50 is crucial for California. Learn more about how you can help us get out the vote, visit: cast.org/yeson50

🚨 Trump just slapped a $100K fee on all new H-1B applications filed after Sept 21, sparking weekend chaos. While current visa holders can still travel freely, the Bay Area—home to the largest share of H-1B workers—is bracing for major fallout. CAA is hosting a KYR session on Thur, 9/25, at 📍 UCSF.

🚨 Trump’s latest attack on international students includes a review of 55 million visa holders and new rules that make it harder to transfer schools, study English, or change programs. CAA is hosting a KYR session on 📅 Thur, 9/25, 🕓 5:30pm - 7:30pm, at 📍 UCSF. RSVP: bit.ly/UCSF_Int

Hey California — it's time to fight for our democracy! Help us turn out the vote this year for Prop 50, the Election Rigging Reponse Act, and make sure our government works for us — not against us. RSVP to phonebank: caasf.org/callprop50 Learn more: caasf.org/yeson50

They are silencing voters and grabbing power in Texas. We are leveling the playing field. Prop 50 is California’s line of defense against Trump’s latest voter rigging scheme. Join Prop 50’s livestream with leaders, creators, and celebs TODAY. 9/16 at 4:30 P.T. @YesOnCA50

82 civil rights & Asian American advocacy orgs - led by @aasforum.bsky.social, @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social, @stopaapihate.org & @caasanfrancisco.bsky.social - sent a letter urging Congress to strike harmful language in the FY2026 CJS bill that would revive the discredited “China Initiative.”

🚨 Big news: CAA is ALL IN for YES on Prop 50 — the Election Rigging Response Act. When our democracy is under attack, we fight back. California will lead the way. #YesOn50 #DefendDemocracy

Jeff Chang discusses his new book, WATER MIRROR ECHO: BRUCE LEE AND THE MAKING OF ASIAN AMERICA. Join CAA for a convo with Jeff Chang, where he will discuss the influence and legacy of Bruce Lee on the shaping of today's Asian America. For more information or to RSVP, visit lnkd.in/esvQ2Y7Z

🚨On Thursday, Sept. 4th - ICE arrested 475 workers at a Hyundai-LG plant in Ellabell, GA. This is the largest workplace raid since ICE was created. Families were torn apart, workers criminalized, and communities terrorized.

Join us for APSC’s 2025 Freedom Ride fundraiser and BBQ on September 20th. The funds raised will go towards supporting justice-impacted API folks through community-based reentry services, wellness programs, and advocacy campaigns. RSVP at bit.ly/APSCFreedomRide

Last night, the California State Legislature voted in support of a resolution reaffirming #birthrightcitizenship for all children born on U.S. soil under the 14th Amendment, in the face of Trump’s unlawful executive order. 📜https://bit.ly/AJR5birthright