Our Mission in Motion
AJSOCAL is the leading civil rights advocate for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. We combat discrimination, offer free legal services and workshops in Southern California, and drive policy change from local to national levels. Rooted in the legacy of our immigrant forebears and fueled by modern advocacy, we remain steadfast in our pursuit of justice.
After decades of unwavering advocacy, our journey speaks volumes.
Dive deeper into our mission and witness the difference we make.
Watch our three pivotal videos on Anti-Asian Discrimination, Citizenship client case story, and our tireless Advocacy efforts.
Let their stories inspire, educate, and motivate you.
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A Message from our CEO, Connie Chung Joe
EMPOWERED hosted by Meg Ryan
Learn a bit more about AJSOCAL and anti-Asian discrimination with this short-form documentary, EMPOWERED hosted by Meg Ryan. Throughout the year, this will air on major networks as well as public television.
CA WILDFIRES RESOURCES
CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES RESOURCES AVAILABLE
As our community faces this incredible tragedy, we hope to provide support and resources for you and your loved ones. Please click below for a list of resources for those affected by the local wildfires.
AFFILIATION STATEMENT
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Condemns Bill Mandating Detention
Asian Americans Advancing Justice denounces the passage of S.5, also known as the Laken Riley Act. This passage threatens immigrant communities and allows anti-immigrant state officials to dictate federal immigration policy and international relations. The bill requires individuals who are arrested for lower-level offenses and who lack immigration status to be detained without possibility of bond and without a judge’s assessment of public safety or flight risk. This would directly impact long-settled individuals, children, and those who benefit from Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. The bill would also give state attorneys general unprecedented authority to interfere in individual immigration cases and aspects of federal immigration law.
AJSOCAL STATEMENT
AJSOCAL Condemns Racist and Anti-Immigrant Actions of the Trump Administration
AJSOCAL strongly condemns the Trump Administration’s overtly racist and anti-immigrant policies, rhetoric, and actions, which undermine the principles of equity, justice, and human dignity. The administration’s harmful agenda disproportionately impacts communities of color, including Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) population which makes up over 7% of the national population– and of which 1.7 million are undocumented, and further divides our nation during a time when unity and compassion are needed most.
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Read critical pieces, get the latest updates on local rallies and events centered on Asian civil rights, and view staff statements on current issues.
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Stay informed about Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California’s work and our positions on recent civil rights and social justice issues.
Events & Workshops
Citizenship Clinics
Every Friday
In partnership with local community organizations, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California hosts free citizenship application workshops where our staff and volunteers help verify eligibility for citizenship, complete the citizenship application, and prepare a fee waiver request for individuals who qualify.
HOUSING RIGHTS CLINICS
Every Week
With the end of pandemic tenant protection measures, thousands of families are at risk of being displaced from their homes. As people are still struggling to recover financially, we are here to serve AAPI, limited-English proficient, and/or low-income immigrant tenants who are among those most vulnerable to being displaced.
BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAININGS
In these virtual workshops hosted on Zoom and co-sponsored by Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California and Right To Be (formerly known as Hollaback!), you’ll learn how you can intervene effectively as a bystander without ever compromising your safety.
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