The Work Ahead
The Work Ahead
Born in the USA: Wong Kim Ark and the Fight for Citizenship
Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) and San Francisco Chinatown partners present “Born in the USA: Wong Kim Ark and the Fight for Citizenship” — a weeklong series of events to honor the 127th Anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case US v. Wong Kim Ark, which affirmed birthright citizenship for all born on United States soil.
San Francisco Stands United in Supporting Birthright Citizenship
Today, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in support of a resolution reaffirming birthright citizenship protections under the 14th Amendment.
We’re Fighting Trump’s Attacks Everyday — Here’s How
President Donald Trump’s actions of the last four weeks have been disastrous for immigrants, for people of color, for our country, and for our planet. We are not surprised but angry. From starting mass deportations and shuttering the U.S. Department…
Protect All Immigrants
The Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution reaffirming the city’s commitment to uphold San Francisco’s long-standing commitment to sanctuary city ordinance.
Happy Lunar New Year!
Welcome to the Year of the Snake! The snake, with its ability to shed skin and start anew, signifies a year of transformation, wisdom, and progress. It can be a very auspicious year — if we remember some key lessons:…
Oppose Trump’s Executive Order Banning Birthright Citizenship
Help us protect birthright Citizenship! Urge Congress to take swift legislative action to protect birthright citizenship and ensure that federal benefits remain accessible to all eligible U.S. citizens, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.OUR ISSUE AREAS
IMMIGRANT RIGHTS
Effective immigrant rights work means providing full access to critical legal services as well as robust advocacy to protect the dignity and fair treatment of all immigrants.
ECONOMIC JUSTICE
A just society requires all individuals to have sustainable employment and economic opportunities that grow shared community wealth and equity.
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY
Public policy should reflect the reality that we live in a multi-lingual society by supporting multi-lingual education and ensuring all have access to public services regardless of their English proficiency.
EDUCATION EQUITY
Equity in our pre-K to higher education systems means racially diverse classrooms and programs that are universally accessible, high-quality, and tuition and cost free.
CENSUS 2020
An accurate and complete Census count protects the political representation and fair share of public resources for communities of color and immigrants who are and have been disenfranchised.
COMMUNITY SAFETY & JUSTICE
Racial profiling, national security scapegoating, and mass incarceration must be replaced with systems that humanize and protect the safety of all people.
