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January 9, 2026
Coalition of Over 80 Asian American Advocacy Organizations Secure Removal of ‘China Initiative’ Language from House CJS Appropriations Bill

A coalition of Asian American organizations commend the removal of concerning report language from the appropriations bill that would have effectively re-established the discredited ‘China Initiative.’

October 23, 2025
Press Statement
CAA Condemns Trump’s Deployment of Troops to the Bay Area

Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) condemns the Trump administration‘s reckless and unlawful decision to deploy federal agents and armed troops to San Francisco.

October 8, 2025
CAA Press Statement
Asian American Leaders Urge YES on Prop 50 to Defend Democracy

Asian American electeds and community leaders gathered in San Francisco’s Chinatown to call on Californians to vote Yes on Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act, and to fight back against Trump’s unprecedented attacks on democracy.

October 6, 2025
Press Statement
Asian American Leaders Urge YES on Prop 50 to Defend Democracy

Asian American electeds and community leaders gathered in Los Angeles to call on Californians to vote Yes on Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act, and to fight back against Trump’s unprecedented attacks on democracy.

September 16, 2025
Statement: Coalition of Over 80 Asian American Advocacy Organizations Sign On to Reject the House Appropriation Subcommittee’s Bill Proposing Re-establishment of ‘China Initiative’

Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, the House Appropriations committee marked up the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2026. The bill’s accompanying report contained concerning language that directs the Department of Justice to effectively re-establish…

September 5, 2025
Press Statement
Birthright Citizenship Resolution Passes in California! Local Republicans Abstain from Voting

AJR5 passed the California Senate and the Assembly on Thursday, September 4, 2025, with overwhelming support except for Republicans from Senate District 37 and Assembly Districts 8, 59, and 70.

July 23, 2025
Coalition of Asian American Advocates Rejects the House Appropriation Subcommittee’s Bill Proposing Re-establishment of ‘China Initiative’

A coalition of Asian American organizations rejects the House Appropriation Subcommittee’s Bill Proposing Re-Establishment of the “China Initiative.”

June 27, 2025
CAA/Stop AAPI Hate Press Statement
Asian American Leaders and Elected Officials Condemn Supreme Court Decision Weakening Injunctions Against Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling allowing Trump’s executive order attacking birthright citizenship to partially take effect, while legal challenges continue.

June 24, 2025
Advisory: Potential Press Conference in Response to Negative Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship Injunctions

For Immediate ReleaseJune 24, 2025 Media Advisory Simplified Chinese/简体中文Traditional Chinese/繁體中文 Contacts:media@caasf.orgSin Yen Ling, CAA Director of CommunicationsEmail: SYLing@caasf.org | Phone: (415) 314-1706 Potential Press Conference in Response to Negative Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship Injunctions San Francisco Leaders Stand…

May 21, 2025
Press Statement
SF Board of Supervisors and LAN Urge the Mayor to Fully Fund Language Access in the Face of Aggressive Policies Towards Immigrants and U.S. Citizens Alike

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors and the Language Access Network of San Francisco urge Mayor Lurie to appropriate $5.8 million to realize the vision behind LAO amendments.

March 27, 2025
CAA Press Statement
Leaders to Dedicate Wong Kim Ark’s Birthplace and Demand California Legislators Defend Birthright Citizenship Against Trump’s Attacks

127th Anniversary of Landmark Supreme Court Case Highlights Ongoing Fight Against Anti-Immigrant Policies

March 4, 2025
Press Statement
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.

February 20, 2025
CAA Press Statement
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Defend Birthright Citizenship 

In a firm stand against attacks on birthright citizenship, the Government Audit and Oversight Committee, a subcommittee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted in support of a resolution reaffirming protections under the 14th Amendment.