"While so many Americans watched in horror at ICE's military-like raids this summer, US cruelty and violence towards immigrants is nothing new, from the Chinese Exclusion Act to the mass deportation of Mexican Americans during the Great Depression." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

California is home to over 6.4 million limited English proficient individuals who face numerous challenges, including on the ability to exercise their fundamental right to vote & participate in our democracy. Our new report with recommendations: bit.ly/forgingahead-report

Join us and AAPI Force on Thursday 8/28 from 5:30-7:30pm for an online teach in on how how Asian American communities have been targeted by and resist ICE terror. Sign up at: bit.ly/aapiforceef-teachin

Last month, ICE agents arrested and detained around a dozen Hmong refugees in Detroit. “We are seeing folks who are anchors of their communities, beloved family members, stripped from their families, often after decades of living peacefully in their communities.” wdet.org/2025/08/19/h...

Camalah translates ballots for her family members because Arabic ballots are unavailable in their county. All Californians, no matter what languages they use, deserve to understand our ballots, so they can fully participate in our democracy. #Section203 vimeo.com/1092234720?s...

Join us this August as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act, and spotlight the ongoing movement for language justice and inclusion in our U.S. Democracy. Use this link to register🔗: bit.ly/Section203at50

Join us in Sacramento on August 26! Travel scholarships are available. Register at: bit.ly/Section203at50

Descendants of Japanese internees warn that Trump’s revival of the Alien Enemies Act could open the door to new abuses: "Government deception is one throughline connecting the current and most recent invocations of the Alien Enemies Act" www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Mohan Karki is a beloved Ohio community member, new dad, and husband. Karki is a Bhutanese-Nepali refugee is currently in a Michigan jail under the threat of deportation. Read Mohan's story & support the campaign to keep him home: bit.ly/bringmohanhomeGFM www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...

"Ray was born in a refugee camp in Nepal & came to the US as a kid. He was recently deported to Bhutan [...] where his family faced persecution." 'The fear [of deportation] has re-traumatized our community members who went through a series of displacement...' www.npr.org/2025/07/16/g...

"The Asian Law Caucus has long served clients from across the country. But the decades-old Bay Area org now finds itself at the heart of the ongoing battle to protect birthright citizenship [...] as the fate of countless immigrant families hangs in the balance." www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/a...

WIN: A federal court in New Hampshire today blocked President Trump’s executive order restricting #BirthrightCitizenship, and certified a nationwide class that protects the citizenship rights of all children born on US soil. READ MORE: bit.ly/brc-protected

TOMORROW: Join us on the anniversary of the ratification of the #14thAmendment, as we lay out a blueprint against authoritarianism guided by its framework & grounded in organizing, advocacy & community power. 🗓️ bit.ly/iamthe14th @jbrownedianis.bsky.social @advancementproject.org @22ci.bsky.social

NEW: We filed a nationwide class-action lawsuit challenging Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship. The lawsuit responds to Supreme Court ruling that potentially opens the door for implementation of the executive order. Read more: bit.ly/brc-classaction

1/ Dear Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social We’re calling you in. To protect democracy, we need to UPHOLD due process for all who call CA home. We need to embrace our shared humanity. And we shouldn’t double down on rhetoric or policies that divide, dehumanize, and pave the way for abuses.

Asian Law Caucus Seeks Records on Arrests and Deportations of Bhutanese American Refugees Since March, U.S. Government Has Forced Dozens of Family Members and Community Leaders Into Statelessness Read about the FOIA: bit.ly/alc-aru-foia

Join us on the anniversary of the ratification of the 14th Amendment, as we lay out a blueprint against authoritarianism guided by the framework of the 14th and grounded in organizing, advocacy, and community power. Registration details coming soon.

Be prepared and know your rights before you take to the streets to reject presidential abuses of power. ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏻✊🏿

Attending a protest? Carl Takei, ALC community safety program director, spoke with KQED about how you can best protect your rights: www.kqed.org/news/1182195... @kqednews.kqed.org

Aarti Kohli, ALC Executive Director, on Trump's draconian new travel ban: “This sweeping travel ban is just one tool in a broader strategy to consolidate power by scapegoating communities and manufacturing fear.” www.kqed.org/news/1204298... @kqednews.kqed.org @tychehendricks.bsky.social

Trump’s draconian new ban denies countless people the freedom to move, travel, and reunite with loved ones. Read our full statement: bit.ly/travel-ban-2025

We and 60+ orgs are joining @asianlawcaucus.org , @AAAJ_AAJC, and the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality in filing an amicus brief urging the court to fulfill their role in preserving the right to due process and ensuring judicial review of executive orders.

On behalf of @jacl-national.bsky.social and 60+ organizations, @asianlawcaucus.org, @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social and the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality filed an amicus brief asking the court to preserve the essential right to due process and ensure judicial review of executive orders.

We are deeply disappointed by the California Senate Appropriations Committee’s decision not to advance #SB266. The bill’s co-sponsors, the Asian Law Caucus, @commoncause.org & Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans (PANA) issued the following statement: bit.ly/statement-sb-266

The Asian Law Caucus condemns the Trump administration's sweeping restrictions on international students in the United States, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement to "aggressively revoke visas" for Chinese students and scholars. Read our statement: bit.ly/Student-Visa-Ban

The Trump administration may be manipulating data to “cancel” certain people’s Social Security Numbers or falsely mark them as dead. Here’s what you can do if you think you may be impacted: bit.ly/ssn-immigrants

“We are very confident in our lawsuit, in the legal merits of our lawsuit, and our position that this executive order is completely and flagrantly unconstitutional...” #BirthrightCitizenship #EO www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Thank you to everyone who joined us, both in person and in spirit, for our 53rd anniversary gala last week! Your presence & support helped make the evening a true success. It was a joy to come together in community and reflect on the strength and impact of our collective work.

“Bhutan kicked us out,” she said, recounting her family’s journey. “We lived over 20 years in Nepal. We couldn’t belong there. We came to the United States with ultimate hope. Now there is fear again.” “Where,” she wondered, “do we belong?” www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/u...

ICE has disappeared some 60 Bhutanese refugees, who came to the U.S. to flee ethnic cleansing, in recent weeks. "Since the missing men are stateless, it’s not clear where they’ll end up."

Founded in 1972, ALC is the nation’s first legal and civil rights organization serving low-income Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Join our team of passionate, movement-oriented, and creative advocates and community lawyers. Apply today at bit.ly/alcjobs

NEW: We took a deep dive into the crosstabs for this @politico.com California poll and…. ...the numbers tell a VERY different story than the headline and article 👀 Read our 🧵below for details! 1/

Have you RSVP'ed for our 4/24 Community Town Hall yet? Don't miss out on this crucial conversation about Trump's anticipated travel ban, featuring advocates + experts from Muslim Advocates, @asianlawcaucus.org, @mpowerchange.bsky.social, & @caasanfrancisco.bsky.social.

🗓️ On April 24, we’re hosting a Community Town Hall to explain how you can prepare for Trump's anticipated travel ban, and break down what your rights are during ICE interactions. RSVP to join us, special guests from @asianlawcaucus.org, @mpowerchange.bsky.social, & more: stopaapihate.org/townhall

"No one can sit back at this moment. And it's a matter of finding a place to put your energy. But everybody has some power... We all have to stand together." ALC ED Aarti Kohli speaks w/ @hindustan-times.bsky.social on protecting immigrant rights under attack. www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/u...

The Trump admin signed a deal on April 7 allowing for the IRS to share personal tax info of undocumented immigrants who are 'under criminal investigation.' “The repercussions are going to be felt not just in the immigrant community, but by all of us.” www.kqed.org/news/1203573...

Are you a worker in California who isn't a U.S. citizen? As we approach the annual tax filing season, learn about what specific taxpayer considerations may apply to you. Taxes are due next Tuesday, April 15. Get informed today, visit: bit.ly/alc-caworkers-kyr

In times that test our communities’ resolve, ALC stands unwavering in our commitment for justice and safety for all. Join us on April 25th to honor individuals and organizations who demonstrate "Courage in Action" at our 53rd Anniversary Gala. 🎫 bit.ly/alc53

"Millions of Americans earn money finding gig work through platforms like Uber, Lyft or DoorDash. Many see their financial lives upended when their account is suddenly blocked for unclear reasons." ✏️ @nickkeppler.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/03/29/b...

On this day in 1898, #WongKimArk won a historic Supreme Court ruling that affirmed: if you are born here, you are a citizen. 127 years on, we honor Ark’s victory & stand against Trump’s illegal EO that seeks to strip citizens of this constitutional right. bit.ly/alc-wka-127

NEW: With partners and communities across California, we’re launching a new bill #SB266! Whether we use Spanish, Somali, Tagalog, or another language, with #SB266 we’re saying loud and clear: for democracy to work for all of us, it must include us all. bit.ly/sb266intro

781 O'Farrell tenants are coming together for safe housing, even as Veritas is ramping up evictions against people striking for their rights. Learn about their efforts: sfpublicpress.org/more-tenderl... ✏️: @zhewww.bsky.social @sfpublicpress.bsky.social

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone observing! This month, our team is conducting workshops at mosques and community centers throughout California, providing crucial know-your-rights information and resources. Find us around the Bay and visit our KYR resources: bit.ly/alc-2025kyr

“...The IRS is not permitted to share information about those who may be undocumented or without status here in the U.S. with other organizations like the Department of Homeland Security or ICE.” On rules the IRS has to follow & more: www.kqed.org/news/1203056...

On Saturday, Trump issued an EO unlawfully invoking the #AlienEnemiesAct. “There is no question: Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act is illegal. Our community knows acutely the monstrous danger of this 230-year-old wartime power.” 📰 Our statement: bit.ly/alc-aea

📣 JOIN THE ALC TEAM We’re searching for passionate, community-centered, and creative advocates, attorneys, and strategists, and would love your support to spread the word. Together, we can build the movement our community needs right now. Apply at: bit.ly/alcjobs

ALC’s 53rd Anniversary is almost here – join us on Friday, April 25 at the Hyatt Regency SF for a night of celebration & recommitment to justice. Grab your ticket today and join us in this crucial moment of community solidarity! 🎟️ bit.ly/alc53

“[GEO Group cares] more about making a buck than our conditions, how we're living. The facility is failing us, but we still make the effort to take care of each other in here in whatever way we can." ✍️ @bgirledukate.bsky.social capitalandmain.com/more-people-...

📢 ICYMI: Columbia professors, legal experts & elected officials gathered for a press conference to demand justice for Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia grad & lawful US resident abducted & detained by ICE for speaking out for Palestinian freedom. 🔽 Here are some of the most powerful statements.

📢 Learn about your rights as a worker in California! Find answers to: 🔵 What are my rights if I’m experiencing retaliation? 🔵 What are my rights during an immigration audit at work? 🔵 What should I do if ICE comes to my workplace? Learn more: bit.ly/alc-caworkers-kyr