Asian Law Caucus
@asianlawcaucus.org
The nation's first legal and civil rights organization serving low-income Asian, Pacific Islander, and immigrant communities.
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Asian Law Caucus
The Asian Law Caucus connects community movement building, litigation, and policy advocacy to fight for immigrant justice, economic security, and a stronger democracy.
www.asianlawcaucus.org
Hi there! We are the nation’s first Asian American legal and civil rights organization.
We bring together legal services, community empowerment, and policy advocacy to fight for immigrant justice, economic security, and a multiracial democracy.
Learn more & give us a follow: www.asianlawcaucus.org
We bring together legal services, community empowerment, and policy advocacy to fight for immigrant justice, economic security, and a multiracial democracy.
Learn more & give us a follow: www.asianlawcaucus.org
Earlier this month, the Trump Administration proposed significant changes to the #census with a rule that harms our communities through exclusion and discrimination.
Join us for a community rights briefing on what we can do to challenge the proposed rule, together.
RSVP: bit.ly/censusunderattack
Join us for a community rights briefing on what we can do to challenge the proposed rule, together.
RSVP: bit.ly/censusunderattack
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Census Under Attack: Community Rights Briefing & Sign On Invitation Against Proposed Rule . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about j...
Earlier this month, the Census Bureau proposed significant changes to the decennial census with a rule that harms our communities through exclusion and discrimination.
The proposed rule: excludes m...
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October 1, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Earlier this month, the Trump Administration proposed significant changes to the #census with a rule that harms our communities through exclusion and discrimination.
Join us for a community rights briefing on what we can do to challenge the proposed rule, together.
RSVP: bit.ly/censusunderattack
Join us for a community rights briefing on what we can do to challenge the proposed rule, together.
RSVP: bit.ly/censusunderattack
Join us for a ‘Know Your Workers Rights’ presentation with @sfpubliclibrary.bsky.social on October 7.
Get an overview of wage and hour rights (minimum wage, overtime, breaks) as well as anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation rights.
More info: sfpl.org/events/2026/...
Get an overview of wage and hour rights (minimum wage, overtime, breaks) as well as anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation rights.
More info: sfpl.org/events/2026/...
September 23, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Join us for a ‘Know Your Workers Rights’ presentation with @sfpubliclibrary.bsky.social on October 7.
Get an overview of wage and hour rights (minimum wage, overtime, breaks) as well as anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation rights.
More info: sfpl.org/events/2026/...
Get an overview of wage and hour rights (minimum wage, overtime, breaks) as well as anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation rights.
More info: sfpl.org/events/2026/...
California voters deserve stronger protections NOW.
We're joining our partners at the CA Democracy Partnership & @senatorcervantes.bsky.social to call on @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social to sign #SB1164 and #SB1360 into law—our votes, our democracy, our future depend on it. #CVRA
We're joining our partners at the CA Democracy Partnership & @senatorcervantes.bsky.social to call on @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social to sign #SB1164 and #SB1360 into law—our votes, our democracy, our future depend on it. #CVRA
September 18, 2026 at 6:37 PM
California voters deserve stronger protections NOW.
We're joining our partners at the CA Democracy Partnership & @senatorcervantes.bsky.social to call on @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social to sign #SB1164 and #SB1360 into law—our votes, our democracy, our future depend on it. #CVRA
We're joining our partners at the CA Democracy Partnership & @senatorcervantes.bsky.social to call on @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social to sign #SB1164 and #SB1360 into law—our votes, our democracy, our future depend on it. #CVRA
As ICE pursues resettled refugees who have no country to return to, Asian refugee communities are turning the threat of deportation into collective action.
ALC is proud to work alongside Asian Refugees United in deportation defense & refugee rights. MORE:
wagingnonviolence.org/2026/09/stat...
ALC is proud to work alongside Asian Refugees United in deportation defense & refugee rights. MORE:
wagingnonviolence.org/2026/09/stat...
In danger of statelessness, Bhutanese refugees build power against deportation
As ICE pursues stateless refugees, Bhutanese communities are turning the threat of deportation into collective action.
wagingnonviolence.org
September 16, 2026 at 11:44 PM
As ICE pursues resettled refugees who have no country to return to, Asian refugee communities are turning the threat of deportation into collective action.
ALC is proud to work alongside Asian Refugees United in deportation defense & refugee rights. MORE:
wagingnonviolence.org/2026/09/stat...
ALC is proud to work alongside Asian Refugees United in deportation defense & refugee rights. MORE:
wagingnonviolence.org/2026/09/stat...
The Supreme Court refused to let the Trump administration impose disruptive, untested new restrictions on mail voting just weeks before Election Day.
Americans can move forward with confidence and know that voting by mail is still safe and secure–and your vote still matters.
bit.ly/alc-scotus-usps
Americans can move forward with confidence and know that voting by mail is still safe and secure–and your vote still matters.
bit.ly/alc-scotus-usps
September 15, 2026 at 9:02 PM
The Supreme Court refused to let the Trump administration impose disruptive, untested new restrictions on mail voting just weeks before Election Day.
Americans can move forward with confidence and know that voting by mail is still safe and secure–and your vote still matters.
bit.ly/alc-scotus-usps
Americans can move forward with confidence and know that voting by mail is still safe and secure–and your vote still matters.
bit.ly/alc-scotus-usps
Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay!
Take 30 seconds to check your voter status and register today – it’s the very first step to a fair and inclusive democracy.
🔗Learn more at: citizensinaction.us
@votolatino.bsky.social
#NVRD #CAVotes #Election2026
Take 30 seconds to check your voter status and register today – it’s the very first step to a fair and inclusive democracy.
🔗Learn more at: citizensinaction.us
@votolatino.bsky.social
#NVRD #CAVotes #Election2026
September 15, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay!
Take 30 seconds to check your voter status and register today – it’s the very first step to a fair and inclusive democracy.
🔗Learn more at: citizensinaction.us
@votolatino.bsky.social
#NVRD #CAVotes #Election2026
Take 30 seconds to check your voter status and register today – it’s the very first step to a fair and inclusive democracy.
🔗Learn more at: citizensinaction.us
@votolatino.bsky.social
#NVRD #CAVotes #Election2026
We filed an amicus brief in SCOTUS on the behalf of 20 orgs urging the Court to reject the Trump admin’s request to implement his order to restrict main-in voting in the midterm elections.
@aaldef.bsky.social @saajco.bsky.social @aaaj-atlanta.bsky.social @commoncause.org
bit.ly/alc-usps-amicus
@aaldef.bsky.social @saajco.bsky.social @aaaj-atlanta.bsky.social @commoncause.org
bit.ly/alc-usps-amicus
September 10, 2026 at 7:07 PM
We filed an amicus brief in SCOTUS on the behalf of 20 orgs urging the Court to reject the Trump admin’s request to implement his order to restrict main-in voting in the midterm elections.
@aaldef.bsky.social @saajco.bsky.social @aaaj-atlanta.bsky.social @commoncause.org
bit.ly/alc-usps-amicus
@aaldef.bsky.social @saajco.bsky.social @aaaj-atlanta.bsky.social @commoncause.org
bit.ly/alc-usps-amicus
“Immigrant communities know that our rights are on the line, especially when the government uses us as scapegoats. The Trump administration already lost once, and it will lose again.”
-Aarti Kohli, Asian Law Caucus Executive Director
See article: www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/...
-Aarti Kohli, Asian Law Caucus Executive Director
See article: www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/...
August 19, 2026 at 8:25 PM
“Immigrant communities know that our rights are on the line, especially when the government uses us as scapegoats. The Trump administration already lost once, and it will lose again.”
-Aarti Kohli, Asian Law Caucus Executive Director
See article: www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/...
-Aarti Kohli, Asian Law Caucus Executive Director
See article: www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/...
In a joint perspective, ALC’s Aarti Kohli and Haas Jr. Fund's Elica Vafaie explore how philanthropy can move beyond reacting to democratic threats—and strategically invest in the institutions, organizations, and leaders working to protect democracy.
cep.org/blog/what-th...
#defendbirthright
cep.org/blog/what-th...
#defendbirthright
What the Birthright Citizenship Decision Reveals About Philanthropy’s Path to Protect and Defend Democracy | The Center for Effective Philanthropy
Taking the birthright citizenship ruling as an example, Aarti Kohli and Elica Vafaie examine the role philanthropy can play in pro-democracy litigation.
cep.org
August 18, 2026 at 8:53 PM
In a joint perspective, ALC’s Aarti Kohli and Haas Jr. Fund's Elica Vafaie explore how philanthropy can move beyond reacting to democratic threats—and strategically invest in the institutions, organizations, and leaders working to protect democracy.
cep.org/blog/what-th...
#defendbirthright
cep.org/blog/what-th...
#defendbirthright
The Trump administration continues to throw anything at the wall and hope it sticks. But his attempts to restrict birthright citizenship targeting U.S. born children won’t work. The Supreme Court already made it clear: Birthright citizenship is still the law of the land.
bit.ly/alc-motion-c...
bit.ly/alc-motion-c...
August 12, 2026 at 10:38 PM
The Trump administration continues to throw anything at the wall and hope it sticks. But his attempts to restrict birthright citizenship targeting U.S. born children won’t work. The Supreme Court already made it clear: Birthright citizenship is still the law of the land.
bit.ly/alc-motion-c...
bit.ly/alc-motion-c...
Asian Law Caucus with @aclu.org @legaldefensefund.bsky.social @democracydefendersfund.org and other legal groups move to protect babies from Trump’s latest attacks on citizenship in their motion filed today in New Hampshire federal court.
Read more:
www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...
Read more:
www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...
Legal Groups That Secured Supreme Court Birthright Victory Move to Protect Babies From Trump’s Latest Attacks on Citizenship
The groups asked a federal court to make it unquestionably clear that the citizenship of babies covered by that class-action lawsuit is protected despite this new executive order.
www.asianlawcaucus.org
August 11, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Asian Law Caucus with @aclu.org @legaldefensefund.bsky.social @democracydefendersfund.org and other legal groups move to protect babies from Trump’s latest attacks on citizenship in their motion filed today in New Hampshire federal court.
Read more:
www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...
Read more:
www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...
In a powerful cross-community response to rising voter intimidation and restrictive polling practices, the nation's leading Latino and Asian American civic organizations, @votolatino.bsky.social and Asian Law Caucus announced a historic multiracial coalition.
www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...
www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...
Voto Latino Foundation and Asian Law Caucus Form Historic Multiracial Coalition to Launch National Voter Protection Campaign
The civic organizations are uniting to equip voters with knowledge of critical legal protections, build cross-racial solidarity, and drive registration ahead of a late Aug. national voter activation.
www.asianlawcaucus.org
August 7, 2026 at 7:33 PM
In a powerful cross-community response to rising voter intimidation and restrictive polling practices, the nation's leading Latino and Asian American civic organizations, @votolatino.bsky.social and Asian Law Caucus announced a historic multiracial coalition.
www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...
www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...
We have received increased reports of ICE detaining noncitizen travelers at airports. Out of an abundance of caution, we updated our Know Your Rights at Airports resource guide with new recommendations.
👉🏽 Swipe to see those important updates.
See the full KYR at bit.ly/alc-airportkyr
👉🏽 Swipe to see those important updates.
See the full KYR at bit.ly/alc-airportkyr
July 31, 2026 at 6:43 PM
We have received increased reports of ICE detaining noncitizen travelers at airports. Out of an abundance of caution, we updated our Know Your Rights at Airports resource guide with new recommendations.
👉🏽 Swipe to see those important updates.
See the full KYR at bit.ly/alc-airportkyr
👉🏽 Swipe to see those important updates.
See the full KYR at bit.ly/alc-airportkyr
A proposal to revoke all student visas held by Chinese nationals has raised concerns about discrimination and the impact of xenophobic policies.
"That rhetoric often leads to harassment and violence.” -ALC Executive Director Aarti Kohli
via @asamnews.bsky.social asamnews.com/2026/07/22/r...
"That rhetoric often leads to harassment and violence.” -ALC Executive Director Aarti Kohli
via @asamnews.bsky.social asamnews.com/2026/07/22/r...
GOP Rep. calls on Trump to revoke Chinese student visas – AsAmNews
Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has written a letter urging Trump to revoke student visas held by Chinese nationals.
asamnews.com
July 27, 2026 at 5:29 PM
A proposal to revoke all student visas held by Chinese nationals has raised concerns about discrimination and the impact of xenophobic policies.
"That rhetoric often leads to harassment and violence.” -ALC Executive Director Aarti Kohli
via @asamnews.bsky.social asamnews.com/2026/07/22/r...
"That rhetoric often leads to harassment and violence.” -ALC Executive Director Aarti Kohli
via @asamnews.bsky.social asamnews.com/2026/07/22/r...
Trump announced a new immigration rule that could make it difficult for people to seek a green card or legal status. ALC's Josh Rosenthal explains how this could impact our immigration system and shares advice for people with immigration cases. @ktvufox2.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XU1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XU1...
New immigration rule | West Coast Wrap
YouTube video by KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco
www.youtube.com
July 23, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Trump announced a new immigration rule that could make it difficult for people to seek a green card or legal status. ALC's Josh Rosenthal explains how this could impact our immigration system and shares advice for people with immigration cases. @ktvufox2.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XU1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XU1...
🚨President Trump announced new attacks on state elections and American democracy. 🗳️
👉🏽 more on why we condemn the Administration’s dangerous and unsubstantiated accusations of ineligible voters in California.
See our full statement at bit.ly/alc-defend-voter-rights
#righttovote #voterrights #facts
👉🏽 more on why we condemn the Administration’s dangerous and unsubstantiated accusations of ineligible voters in California.
See our full statement at bit.ly/alc-defend-voter-rights
#righttovote #voterrights #facts
July 21, 2026 at 6:43 PM
🚨President Trump announced new attacks on state elections and American democracy. 🗳️
👉🏽 more on why we condemn the Administration’s dangerous and unsubstantiated accusations of ineligible voters in California.
See our full statement at bit.ly/alc-defend-voter-rights
#righttovote #voterrights #facts
👉🏽 more on why we condemn the Administration’s dangerous and unsubstantiated accusations of ineligible voters in California.
See our full statement at bit.ly/alc-defend-voter-rights
#righttovote #voterrights #facts
📣We're Hiring! We are looking for energized, organized, and community-driven professionals to join our team of advocates, attorneys, and strategists.
☑️ Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
☑️ Accounting Manager
These are hybrid roles based in the SF Bay Area.
Visit bit.ly/alcjobs
☑️ Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
☑️ Accounting Manager
These are hybrid roles based in the SF Bay Area.
Visit bit.ly/alcjobs
July 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM
📣We're Hiring! We are looking for energized, organized, and community-driven professionals to join our team of advocates, attorneys, and strategists.
☑️ Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
☑️ Accounting Manager
These are hybrid roles based in the SF Bay Area.
Visit bit.ly/alcjobs
☑️ Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
☑️ Accounting Manager
These are hybrid roles based in the SF Bay Area.
Visit bit.ly/alcjobs
📢 Settlement Reached in Mathis v. County of Siskiyou: Shasta Vista Residents Secure the Right to Reliable Water Access
Under the settlement, the County will refrain from enforcing local laws that curtailed water deliveries to Shasta Vista.
www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...
Under the settlement, the County will refrain from enforcing local laws that curtailed water deliveries to Shasta Vista.
www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...
Settlement Reached in Mathis v. County of Siskiyou: Shasta Vista Residents Secure the Right to Reliable Water Access
Under the settlement, the County will refrain from enforcing local laws that had the effect of curtailing water deliveries to Shasta Vista.
www.asianlawcaucus.org
July 10, 2026 at 7:09 PM
📢 Settlement Reached in Mathis v. County of Siskiyou: Shasta Vista Residents Secure the Right to Reliable Water Access
Under the settlement, the County will refrain from enforcing local laws that curtailed water deliveries to Shasta Vista.
www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...
Under the settlement, the County will refrain from enforcing local laws that curtailed water deliveries to Shasta Vista.
www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...
The Supreme Court has ruled on Trump v. Barbara – #BirthrightCitizenship is here to stay!
Join us tomorrow July 1st in SF Chinatown (at Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground Park), for a celebration rally steps from where #WongKimArk was born.
defendbirthright.com
Join us tomorrow July 1st in SF Chinatown (at Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground Park), for a celebration rally steps from where #WongKimArk was born.
defendbirthright.com
June 30, 2026 at 10:04 PM
The Supreme Court has ruled on Trump v. Barbara – #BirthrightCitizenship is here to stay!
Join us tomorrow July 1st in SF Chinatown (at Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground Park), for a celebration rally steps from where #WongKimArk was born.
defendbirthright.com
Join us tomorrow July 1st in SF Chinatown (at Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground Park), for a celebration rally steps from where #WongKimArk was born.
defendbirthright.com
Reposted by Asian Law Caucus
Today, the Supreme Court delivered a devastating blow to asylum rights in the United States.
In a 6-3 decision in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, the Court ruled that the Trump administration may turn back asylum seekers at ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border.
In a 6-3 decision in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, the Court ruled that the Trump administration may turn back asylum seekers at ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border.
June 25, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Today, the Supreme Court delivered a devastating blow to asylum rights in the United States.
In a 6-3 decision in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, the Court ruled that the Trump administration may turn back asylum seekers at ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border.
In a 6-3 decision in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, the Court ruled that the Trump administration may turn back asylum seekers at ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Tenants in six units allege the owner of 1120 Jackson St. is using exaggerated nuisance complaints as cover for a profit-driven push to empty a rent-controlled building.
“I am so afraid,” 92-year old tenant Yan says in Chinese, her voice trembling.
sfstandard.com/2026/06/22/n...
“I am so afraid,” 92-year old tenant Yan says in Chinese, her voice trembling.
sfstandard.com/2026/06/22/n...
A 92-year-old has lived in her SF apartment for 43 years. Now she might lose it
Tenants in six units allege the owner of 1120 Jackson St. is using exaggerated nuisance complaints as cover for a profit-driven push to empty a rent-controlled building.
sfstandard.com
June 23, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Tenants in six units allege the owner of 1120 Jackson St. is using exaggerated nuisance complaints as cover for a profit-driven push to empty a rent-controlled building.
“I am so afraid,” 92-year old tenant Yan says in Chinese, her voice trembling.
sfstandard.com/2026/06/22/n...
“I am so afraid,” 92-year old tenant Yan says in Chinese, her voice trembling.
sfstandard.com/2026/06/22/n...
📢 We & @sikhcoalition.bsky.social have filed a brief urging the court to clear the way for the CA DMV to re-issue licenses for commercial drivers unable to work since March.
The pause has created chaos for Californians after the CA DMV cancelled 13,000 licenses due to bureaucratic error.
The pause has created chaos for Californians after the CA DMV cancelled 13,000 licenses due to bureaucratic error.
May 1, 2026 at 6:35 PM
📢 We & @sikhcoalition.bsky.social have filed a brief urging the court to clear the way for the CA DMV to re-issue licenses for commercial drivers unable to work since March.
The pause has created chaos for Californians after the CA DMV cancelled 13,000 licenses due to bureaucratic error.
The pause has created chaos for Californians after the CA DMV cancelled 13,000 licenses due to bureaucratic error.
CA Voting Rights Act of 2026 by @CaSenateDems @Cervantes4CA & #CADemocracyPartnership moved forward in the Senate this week! The #CaLeg #CVRA2026 will:
✔️ Challenge discriminatory practices
✔️ Combat voter suppression
✔️ Expand language access
More: www.cademocracypartnership.org/CVRA26
✔️ Challenge discriminatory practices
✔️ Combat voter suppression
✔️ Expand language access
More: www.cademocracypartnership.org/CVRA26
California Democracy Partnership
Working to safeguard our democracy. For the people and by the people. We are a partnership of racial justice, civil rights, labor and community organizations
www.cademocracypartnership.org
April 22, 2026 at 8:03 PM
CA Voting Rights Act of 2026 by @CaSenateDems @Cervantes4CA & #CADemocracyPartnership moved forward in the Senate this week! The #CaLeg #CVRA2026 will:
✔️ Challenge discriminatory practices
✔️ Combat voter suppression
✔️ Expand language access
More: www.cademocracypartnership.org/CVRA26
✔️ Challenge discriminatory practices
✔️ Combat voter suppression
✔️ Expand language access
More: www.cademocracypartnership.org/CVRA26
So wonderful to have George join us for an unforgettable gala!
Thank you to the Asian Law Caucus for the incredible honor at the 54th Anniversary Gala. It was an unforgettable evening celebrating leaders, like Congressmember Jayapal, who continue to defend and protect our civil rights.
April 14, 2026 at 7:14 PM
So wonderful to have George join us for an unforgettable gala!