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The Work Ahead

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.

March 9, 2026
Leadership Circle 2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Leadership Circle Appreciation Reception at Harborview Restaurant in San Francisco! We enjoyed sharing stories about our work and our respective journeys to CAA while dining over delicious food. We will always…

February 9, 2026
Community Update on UESF Strike (2/9/26)

中文 We want to share an update about United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) and the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). What’s Happening Official Updates This situation is changing rapidly, so please check these sites for the most updated…

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.