We know how overwhelming the moment is, and we will not back down. Our multilingual advocates are here. 👉 If you see ICE in your communities, call the rapid response helplines. 👉 If your loved ones have been detained, call AJSOCAL’s helplines. 👉 Know your rights and find

Last Tuesday, 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 supporters joined the milestone event, marking a major expansion of AJSOCAL’s services and

AJSOCAL is committed to uplifting the voices and needs of the queer, trans API (QTAPI) community. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️ 1️⃣Continue to destigmatize AIDS and HIV in the AAPI community 2️⃣ Continue our support the QTAPI and larger LGBTQ+ community 3️⃣ Uplift our QTAPI partners and community

This week, a shooting in Washington D.C. claimed the life of a National Guard member and left another critically injured. In response, the Trump administration announced of all immigration requests from Afghan nationals. Asian Americans Advancing Justice condemns the attack,

This Thanksgiving, we are grateful to the local community, which has continued to support AJSOCAL and stand with the AAPI community. Despite threats to our communities and livelihoods, we have persevered and come together to fight back. We thank you for being part of our

We have recently received reports about unaccompanied children receiving letters from ICE with threats and coercive tactics. Children may receive letters pressuring them to waive legal protections and withdraw asylum applications. Stay Vigilant. Do not sign or accept anything

🦃 AJSOCAL offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. Our legal in-take phone lines will be unavailable until Monday, December 1, at 9 AM PT. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible!

‼️Important Update for Asylum Applicants ‼️ On Oct 30, 2025, a U.S. District Court in Maryland temporarily halted the $100 Annual Asylum Fee (AAF) for applicants with pending cases over a year. ✅ USCIS has paused AAF payment notices ✅ If you received a payment memo,

Today, we recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) 🏳️‍⚧️ TDOR is an annual observance on November 20 to honor and remember our trans and non-binary siblings who we have lost to violence. Today, we mourn but we also raise awareness of continued violence the TGI community

‼️ AJSOCAL offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Our legal intake phone lines will be unavailable until Wednesday, November 12 at 9 AM PT. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible! #OfficeClosed #AJSOCAL #VeteransDay

❗ November 4th is Election Day! If you haven’t voted early or by mail, make sure to head to your local polling place to cast your ballot! Most polling places will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, but double-check your closest polling location on https://t.co/fJKqljE8vD for

OC Sheriff Barnes responded, but failed to answer. On October 27, 2025, AJSOCAL asked Orange County Sheriff Barnes to affirm Orange County’s duty to protect the peace and the voter, not to provide force protection for federal operations that could endanger residents or disrupt

Did you know that anyone can get election materials and resources in languages other than English? 🙀 According to Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act and California Elections Code, the state must provide translated election materials in languages other than English to

If you were born outside the United States but became a citizen through the naturalization process — you can vote in the upcoming election on November 4, 2025. 🗳️ Being a naturalized citizen means you made the U.S. your home, became a lawful permanent resident, passed the

In anticipation of the 2025 Special Election, AJSOCAL is sharing voting rights education throughout the region expanding its voter protection and poll monitoring efforts across OC. With community partners, AJSOCAL is working to ensure safe, equitable access to ballot boxes and

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and our staff dressed in purple to honor survivors of domestic violence across the globe, symbolizing courage and a commitment to peace. DVAM calls for our community to take action in ending abuse of all forms, commemorating

Have you figured out where you’ll be voting yet? 🤨 It’s important to map out your voting plan, regardless of whether you plan on voting on Election Day (Nov. 4th), early, or dropping off your ballot. Using the Secretary of State’s website, https://t.co/fJKqljE8vD, you can

Last week, we gathered hundreds of leaders, partners, and supporters at our 42nd Anniversary Gala – United in Action: Advance Together at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. The evening celebrated joy as resistance and honored three inspiring leaders who embody

It’s time to renew your @CoveredCA Plan for 2026! Renewal begins October 15th, 2025, and ends December 31st, 2025. Please keep an eye out for your renewal notice in the mail. Take action to review and update your contact information, update any changes to household

Confused about how to vote? 🤔 The first step is to make sure you’re officially registered to vote! If you haven’t registered to vote before or are unsure if you have registered, double-check your voter information on the Secretary of State’s website. The registration

We are happy to share that two of our AAPI Queer Joy bill priorities have been signed into law by Governor Newsom. AB 678 (Lee) will create more culturally competent and inclusive housing services and AB 1487 (Addis) will financially support community partners to create and