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 of Education, to attacks on DEI programs and birthright citizenship, our communities are hurting and bracing for the worst.
These next four years will be a defining moment in our country’s history. At CAA, we are committed to showing up for all of us — including everyone in our immigrant, Asian diasporic, trans and queer, and BIPOC communities.
We’re fighting for us. Will you stand with us?
A Bilingual Chinese-English Immigration Resources Hub
Trump has been adamant in his efforts to target Chinese immigrants. And there are not enough in-language resources for our community.
That’s why we’ve begun a bilingual Chinese-English immigration resources page where people can learn about their rights, understand the steps of an immigration court case, and find legal help.
We’re activating our Chinese and English networks to spread this potentially life-saving information. Our immigrant rights team will be hosting a series of in-person workshops and going online to WeChat, Instagram, and elsewhere to help partners and individuals know and share protocols for protecting their rights.
Access to information and resources can make the difference between safety and power, versus deportation and panic. And these acts will build resistance against Trump and his right-wing operatives. Help us spread the word!
Fighting for Birthright Citizenship
Trump wants to create divisions between us, but we won’t let him. CAA worked with San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to introduce a resolution affirming birthright citizenship and San Francisco’s opposition to Trump’s unconstitutional executive order. As the Board of Supervisors puts the resolution to vote, we’ll be showing up at City Hall to make our voices heard! We invite you to join the meeting in person and provide public comment on Thursday, February 20 at 10 a.m. at City Hall Room 250.
Take Action ⚡️ You can also send a message to Congress in support of birthright citizenship. Hundreds have already signed our letter urging our representatives to assert our rights! If you haven’t, please do. It makes a difference.
San Francisco is for All Immigrants
CAA has called on San Francisco to stand up for all immigrants! Many came out to City Hall to voice their concerns about the impending threats to cities that ensure public services are available to everyone regardless of immigration status. “Last week, there were rumors about ICE activity on buses near school sites,” said Anny, a longtime SF resident and Chinese immigrant. “San Francisco should continue to defend sanctuary policies and provide accurate, reliable information to ensure that every resident is protected.”
With all voices in unison, San Francisco passed a resolution reaffirming its Sanctuary City Ordinance!
The TikTok Ban and Why We’re Fighting It
In the midst of a high-stakes Supreme Court case, CAA signed an amicus brief detailing the discriminatory and xenophobic nature of the TikTok ban. This amicus brief, filed in coalition with over a dozen other organizations, emphasized the ban’s racial profiling, and represented community viewpoints from those the ban would impact.
We also took to our platforms to explain how the ban goes beyond TikTok, and opens the gateway to attacks on the free speech and basic rights of Asian Americans.
Finding Strength in Each Other
Now more than ever, it’s important to be in community with each other and to stand strong in these volatile times. CAA kicked off the year with a Mandarin-language, in-person gathering for community members interested in CAA’s fight against disinformation! Thank you to all our PiYaoBa and Justice Patch followers who came from all over the Bay Area to our SF Chinatown event.
CAA also gathered with longtime supporters for a special book talk with authors Dr. OiYan Poon and Jeff Chang (Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation) to discuss Dr. Poon’s new book, Asian American is Not a Color: Conversations on Race, Affirmative Action, and Family. It was a wonderful night filled with thought-provoking discussion on race and community building. Thank you, On Waverly, for hosting us in your Chinatown space!
We’re hoping to have more opportunities for people to engage with us in-person or online, and help us fight for racial justice. Let us know — what events would you like to see next?
