Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) condemns the Trump administration‘s reckless and unlawful threats to deploy federal agents and armed troops to the San Francisco Bay Area. Militarizing our community while criminalizing immigrants makes all of us less safe – it is a deliberate act of political intimidation and authoritarian control. 

Trump’s attempt to use the national guard to occupy cities across the country is a gross abuse of power and a threat to our democracy. At CAA, we reject this attack on our freedoms. We believe in democracy, the rule of law, and the right of all people to live free from political violence and fear. 

Any deployment of masked troops in San Francisco or the Bay Area echoes the same strong man tactics used in Chicago, Portland, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. It is an assault on immigrants, Asian Americans, communities of color, and all who dare to stand up to this administration. 

Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and due process – not fear, violence, and division that tears families apart.

CAA is committed to working with local and state elected leaders to stop the militarization of the San Francisco Bay Area. Together with our allies, partners, and community members, we will not be divided, intimidated, or occupied. We stand united in defense of our values, our neighbors, and our constitutional rights.

Together, we will protect our city and ensure democracy prevails.