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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.

October 23, 2024
Press Statement
San Francisco to Receive $10 Million To Expand Broadband Access For Underserved Communities

The $10 million investment will provide essential infrastructure to connect residents in Chinatown, Bayview and Tenderloin neighborhoods as part of a $32 million package to expand internet access to Fremont, Oakland, and San Francisco.

October 10, 2024
CAA Press Statement
CAA’S Statement in Response to the Chaotic Disclosure of SFUSD’s School Closure List

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) has officially made public the list of possible school closures and the process has been nothing short of chaotic.

September 16, 2024
Press Statement
Advisory: Candidate Forum for the San Francisco Board of Education

SFUSD is facing critical issues this year including budget shortfalls, school closures, curriculum changes, and with a recent shakeup in leadership, this forum provides an opportunity for parents and students to hear directly from the candidates about their vision for…

September 4, 2024
CAA Press Statement
Advisory: San Francisco District 3 Candidate Forum

Chinatown could make history in electing the First Chinese American woman to represent District 3 on the Board of Supervisors SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA), the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco, and the Coalition for Community…

August 26, 2024
Press Statement
Twitter and the Emergence of A.I. Dominates Chinese-Language Disinformation

CAA Releases Report on Election 2024 Disinformation Spreading Across Chinese-Language Platforms San Francisco: Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) releases a report today, “Conspiracy Theories, Lies, & A.I.: How right-wing disinformation in the Chinese American community reflect the politics of hate in…

July 31, 2024
Noncitizen Voting Ballot Measure Moves Forward in Santa Ana for November Elections

The California Local Voting Coalition issued the following statement in response to the recent Superior Court ruling on Santa Ana’s noncitizen voting ballot language: “Despite the Court’s misguided ruling, Santa Ana voters can still cast their ballots to expand the…

June 11, 2024
Press Statement
 San Francisco Votes to Pass Landmark Amendments to the Language Access Ordinance

Today, San Francisco announces the final passage of critical amendments to the Language Access Ordinance, marking a significant step forward in ensuring equitable access to city services for non-English speaking residents.