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The Work Ahead

April 24, 2026
April News: CAA goes to the Supreme Court!

On a hot and sunny day in Washington, D.C., hundreds of Black, Latine, and Asian Americans gathered in front of the Supreme Court, as the Justices inside heard oral arguments concerning the future of birthright citizenship. CAA arranged for Norman…

April 30, 2026
CAA Immigrant Rights Workshop (April 2026): Workers’ Rights

Whether you’re dealing with unfair wages, workplace safety, or discrimination, know that you have protections under California law regardless of your immigration status. This workshop will be in Cantonese.

March 28, 2026
Birthright Citizenship at the Supreme Court

On April 1, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Trump v Barbara challenging Trump’s executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States. ⚖️ Join the live stream audio on 4/1 at 7 am PT!…

March 25, 2026
If ICE Replaces TSA – Know Your Rights

Know your rights before you travel. If ICE replaces TSA at San Francisco Bay Area airports, it’s critical to understand what officers can—and cannot—do.

April 7, 2026
Monthly Community Service Days: April & May 2026

Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) is offering a 1-day, immigration and employment clinic at CAA. If employment, drop in or make an appointment!

March 19, 2026
CAA Immigrants Rights Workshop: (March 2026) Free and Affordable Internet in Chinatown

This workshop will share key updates, Chinatown project plans, construction timelines and locations, what to expect during construction, and invite community input.

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.

Chinese digital engagement

Pioneering Chinese digital engagement work to counter disinformation and advance progressive narratives across WeChat and other Chinese digital platforms.

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.