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The nation's first legal and civil rights organization serving low-income Asian, Pacific Islander, and immigrant communities. linktr.ee/asianlawcaucus

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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 23/09/2026
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/...
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 19/09/2026
🙌🏽When we fight back, democracy wins! We joined @SenCervantes and the California Democracy Partnership at the bill signing today for #SB1164 and #SB1360, the #CVRA of 2026! California is setting the bar for fighting back against attacks on our democracy.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 18/09/2026
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
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 17/09/2026
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...
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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.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 15/09/2026
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
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 15/09/2026
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
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 10/09/2026
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
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 19/08/2026
“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/...
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 18/08/2026
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
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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.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 12/08/2026
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...
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 11/08/2026
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...
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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.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 07/08/2026
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...
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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.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 31/07/2026
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
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 27/07/2026
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...
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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.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 23/07/2026
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...
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New immigration rule | West Coast Wrap
YouTube video by KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 21/07/2026
🚨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
Graphic with text: President Trump announced new attacks on state elections and American democracy. Asian Law Caucus condemns these accusations. Here's why.The move is the latest attempt by the Trump administration to use federal power to interfere in state elections and scapegoat non-citizen voting, despite clear evidence that the occurrence is exceedingly rare.Here are the facts
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 13/07/2026
📣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
We're hiring graphic imageExecutive assistant to the executive director role short description and URL to bit.ly/alcjobsAccounting manager role short description and URL to bit.ly/alcjobs
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 10/07/2026
📢 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...
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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.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 30/06/2026
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
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American Immigration Council @immcouncil.org · 25/06/2026
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.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 23/06/2026
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...
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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.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 01/05/2026
📢 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.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 22/04/2026
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
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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
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 14/04/2026
So wonderful to have George join us for an unforgettable gala!
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
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.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 06/04/2026
2 in 3 CA voters believe our democracy is under attack and voice overwhelming support for stronger state laws to protect voting rights. We’re proud to join the California Democracy Partnership in supporting the CA Voting Rights Act of 2026. www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows
Strong majorities of Californians believe democracy is under attack and support enacting a new state Voting Rights Act to prohibit discrimination and efforts to suppress voting, a poll showed.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 01/04/2026
Our team is at the Supreme Court to ensure Trump cannot rewrite the 14th Amendment by executive order. The framers enshrined #birthrightcitizenship in the Constitution so that no one person can unilaterally change it. Tune in to our rally: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQxn...
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 18/03/2026
📢 CA CDL UPDATE: Court says DMV must let affected drivers reapply + reissue licenses in a reasonable time (as the March 6 cancellations still happened). The DMV is now taking applications online. Read our new guidance with Sikh Coalition: bit.ly/alc-truckerskyr
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Understanding U.S. Department of Transportation Changes for Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses
This page goes over a new federal rule that changes requirements that states must follow when issuing or renewing a Non-Domiciled CDL or CLP. It also provides guidance on California CDL cancellations.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 10/03/2026
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on #birthrightcitizenship in Trump v. Barbara on April 1. Join ALC, MoveOn & partners for a webinar & digital rally on March 26 to hear what’s at stake & how civil rights defenders can take action. RSVP: bit.ly/defendbirthright3-26
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 04/03/2026
📣NEW: ALC is part of a new group of labor leaders, voting rights activists & organizers that has formed to defend our democracy and protect your right to vote. Learn more about the California Democracy Partnership and its mission: www.cademocracypartnership.org
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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
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 27/02/2026
We are seeking motivated & skilled movement individuals to join our team of advocates, attorneys, and strategists: ☑️ Digital Strategy Manager ☑️ Senior Staff Attorney, Immigrant Justice ☑️ Housing Rights Program Director Learn more & apply: bit.ly/alcjobs
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 27/02/2026
File Your Taxes With an ITIN? ICE cannot rely on any of the tax-sharing agreements that it entered into with the IRS or use any information that it already received from the IRS. What We Know Right Now About the IRS-ICE Data Agreement ⬇️ www.kqed.org/news/1207344...
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File Your Taxes With an ITIN? What We Know Right Now About the IRS-ICE Data Agreement | KQED
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the agreement that previously allowed the IRS to share with ICE the personal information of noncitizen taxpayers. This is what experts told us taxpayers should ...
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 11/02/2026
ALC's 54th Anniversary Gala is just weeks away, and we are working around the clock to bring you an unforgettable evening—one that celebrates our community and creates an uplifting space to gather. Purchase a ticket or sign up to be a sponsor: bit.ly/alc54-gala
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 06/02/2026
VICTORY: A federal court has blocked ICE’s use of private tax-related data from the IRS! The decision is a win for taxpayers nationwide who have weighed whether filing their taxes exposes them to potential ICE arrest, detention, and deportation. 📰 bit.ly/infosharing-win
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 05/02/2026
Are you a worker in California who wants to learn about your rights? Find our resources on unpaid wages, overtime, unemployment insurance benefits, wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination/harassment, health and safety, and more: www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...
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Community Education Resources: Workers' Rights
We provide consults for low wage workers on issues including unpaid wages, unemployment insurance, wrongful termination, discrimination/harassment, health & safety, etc. Know your rights as a worker!
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Heba Gowayed هبة جويد @hebagowayed.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
My latest in the @theguardian.com on how the Trump admins latest immigrant visa ban takes us back to the racial quotas abolished in the wake of the Civil Rights Movement. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Racial quotas for immigration are back | Heba Gowayed
The Trump administration’s immigration policies hearken back to the racist 1924 Immigration Act, meant to whiten the US
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 22/01/2026
The Trump admin recently announced a new policy for immigrant visa applicants from 75 countries. What does this freeze on immigrant visas mean? Will the pause affect applicants or people who currently have an immigrant visa? Learn more in our updated explainer: bit.ly/alc-ban-kyr
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Understanding Trump's Travel and Immigration Bans
The Trump administration will now limit or bar travel and immigration for people from 39 countries and the Palestinian Authority. In Jan. 2026, it froze immigrant visa processing for 75 countries.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 09/01/2026
"This settlement reaffirms that no one should be singled out by police because of their race... Asian American community members of Siskiyou County came together and won their fight to live their lives without fear of being racially profiled." krcrtv.com/news/local/s...
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Siskiyou County adopts new traffic stop policy to prevent racial profiling
Siskiyou County has reached a settlement requiring the sheriff's department to implement a new Traffic Stop Policy to prevent race-based stops and harassment.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 23/12/2025
NEW: ALC & @sikhcoalition.bsky.social File Lawsuit Against CA's Cancellation of Commercial Driver’s Licenses The lawsuit seeks to halt the CA DMV cancellation of 20,000 commercial licenses that would result in mass work stoppages beginning January 5. Read more: bit.ly/cdl-dmv-lit
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 18/12/2025
UPDATE: Trump has placed a hold on certain asylum and greencard applications. Our new resource page provides general information explaining the new USCIS policy: www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...
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Understanding the USCIS Pause on Asylum and Certain Immigration Applications
In Dec. 2025, the Trump administration placed a hold on all asylum applications and is pausing green card and other immigration applications filed by individuals from ‘Travel Ban’ countries.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 11/12/2025
" We want answers to why these deportations are happening," Villarosa said. "The U.S. made this promise of refugee resettlement and it was broken." www.npr.org/2025/12/11/n...
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This refugee's family faced persecution in Bhutan. Now, he could be deported there
Mohan Karki's family and others with Nepali ancestry were persecuted and driven out of Bhutan in the 1990s. Karki himself was born in a refugee camp in nearby Nepal. Yet, the U.S. government claims he...
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 09/12/2025
"[A new poll has] found bipartisan support for ensuring that immigrants facing deportation receive due process, including ones with criminal records." calmatters.org/justice/2025...
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'We may be deporting the wrong people': New poll shows doubts about immigration crackdown
A new poll shared exclusively with CalMatters adds to a slate of recent surveys suggesting Californians’ support is waning for Trump’s harshest immigration enforcement policies.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 08/12/2025
Join us for a free community information session on the latest policy updates affecting immigrant commercial drivers in California. This online information session is in English with Spanish interpretation. Register for the Zoom meeting at: bit.ly/catruckers-kyr
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 04/12/2025
We've sued DHS & State Dept alongside Asian American refugee communities to demand answers on deportation practices Our communities are seeking accountability after ICE targets beloved community members for deportation to Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam. bit.ly/sea-foia
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Asian American refugee communities and Asian Law Caucus sue DHS, State Department to demand answers on deportation practices
Through this lawsuit, Asian Refugees United and Asian Law Caucus seek documents that will support the legal advocacy necessary to prevent the detention of refugee community members.
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Building Movement Project @buildingmovement.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
🎧️ NEW on the Solidarity Is This podcast! In this episode with co-host @deepaiyer.bsky.social, @jamieberan.bsky.social from @bendthearc.bsky.social shares messaging and practices that build solidarity within and outside Jewish communities. Show & notes here: www.solidarityis.org/podcast-epis...
A graphic with alternating gold and deep blue waves. Text reads: Solidarity Is This podcast - a conversation about solidarity within and across communities, November 2025. The Building Movement Project and SolidarityIs logos is in the bottom right corner, and the podcast co-host Deepa Iyer is pictured alongside a photo of guest Jamie Beran from Bend the Arc.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 14/11/2025
"Detainees at an immigration detention center in California City have sued ICE, alleging the facility is polluted by sewage leaks, infested with bugs and is denying people access to food, water and their lawyers." Read more: calmatters.org/justice/2025...
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ICE opened a detention center in a former California prison. Detainees are suing over conditions inside
Immigrants in California's newest ICE detention center allege they're experiencing inhumane conditions and that they're not getting access to lawyers. Until recently, the site was a state prison.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 12/11/2025
"The broader issue isn’t one person, 'but rather a system of impunity and abuse. The reports make it clear that other staff were aware of what was going on and actually were assisting in making it happen.'" - Lee Ann Felder-Heim, ALC www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
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Immigrant detainees say they were harassed, sexually assaulted by guard who got promoted
In at least three complaints, an employee with the private prison giant GEO Group has been accused of sexual assault and harassment. A Homeland Security official said the allegations were investigated...
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 12/11/2025
The broader issue isn’t one person, “but rather a system of impunity and abuse. The reports make it clear that other staff were aware of what was going on and actually were assisting in making it happen.” - Lee Ann Felder-Heim, ALC www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
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Immigrant detainees say they were harassed, sexually assaulted by guard who got promoted
In at least three complaints, an employee with the private prison giant GEO Group has been accused of sexual assault and harassment. A Homeland Security official said the allegations were investigated...
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 08/10/2025
Join us for an opening reception of 'Our Language, Our Story' -- an exhibition by Joyce Xi, Galeria de la Raza, and ALC that explores what it means to live life in your own language. Saturday, Oct. 18 | 3-6pm 🎟️ bit.ly/olos-opening About the project: bit.ly/exhibit-olos
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 14/10/2025
California's Special Election is coming up on November 4, 2025! Early voting has already begun - check with your local elections office or look up voting locations at caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov. Find ALC's resources and more information on the Election at: bit.ly/alc-nov4election
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