Blog
On the First Day of AAPI Heritage Month, We Begin Together
By Dahni Tsuboi, CEO, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California Every first day carries a certain weight. My first weeks at Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California have been filled with listening to staff, to partners, to...
AJSOCAL Strongly Supports the CA Senate Democrats’ 2026-2027 State Budget Proposal
The California Senate Democrats recently released their 2026-27 state budget proposal, called the Foundation for the Future.1 It is framed around three core priorities: responsible budgeting, maintaining vital programs, and improving California’s...
Queer Joy is Resistance and Building Community is Key
A Season of Joy, Resistance, and Community The first quarter of 2026 was extraordinary for our LGBTQ+ work! It has been a season defined by resistance, pride, and deep community care—one of the most powerful beginnings to a...
Announcing AJSOCAL’s 5-Part Webinar Series: AAPI Immigrant Justice
AJSOCAL is hosting a free, week-long webinar series to highlight the lived experiences, challenges, and strengths of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities during this volatile and precarious time for immigrants. The series, AAPI Immigrant Justice,...
2026 AAPI Heritage Month Events & Activities
Every May, AAPI Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. But at Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, it’s also a time to act. AJSOCAL is deepening...
AJSOCAL Pro Bono Newsletter | Q1 2026
A Note from the AJSOCAL Pro Bono Team As we head into spring, we are reminded every day of why this work matters. The communities we serve continue to face an uncertain and often challenging landscape, and the dedication of our volunteers, pro bono attorneys,...
We Oppose CMS Defunding of Gender-Affirming Care
On February 17, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) and partners, Viet Rainbow of Orange County (VROC) and Hmong Innovating Politics (HIP), submitted a letter opposing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)’s new rule...
AJSOCAL Celebrates Grand Opening of New Orange County Headquarters and Community Space
On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) celebrated the Grand Opening of its new Orange County Headquarters and Community Space in Anaheim. More than 200 community leaders, partners, elected officials, and...
Reflecting, Rebuilding, and Reaffirming Our Commitment to Justice: 2025 End of Year Pro Bono Newsletter
As we close out 2025, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible compassion, dedication, and strength our community has shown throughout the year. Together, we’ve stood alongside immigrant families, survivors, and workers as they navigate complex systems...
Health Justice Network Convening and “Wicked Good Connections” Social Mixer
Across the country, shifting policy priorities and renewed federal attacks on healthcare remind us that progress is never guaranteed. This is especially true for low-income AAPI migrants, one of the primary targets of proposed...
