How We Work
We defend and empower our clients and their loved ones and co-workers to stand up for civil rights and freedoms. We lead local, state, and national policy and advocacy campaigns that center immigrants, refugees, incarcerated people, and low-income workers. Together, we’re unwavering in the fight for security, justice, and community power.
Community-Led Movements
We work on the ground within the communities we serve to fight for collective justice.
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Policy Advocacy
We advocate in city halls, the California State Capitol, and Congress for policies that protect and empower low-income immigrants and communities of color.
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Litigation and Direct Services
From class action lawsuits to direct services, we defend and empower our clients to stand up for civil rights and freedoms. Our cases are rooted in community partnerships and service.
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Bay Area Latinx and Asian Community Groups Unite to Support Half Moon Bay Victims and Survivors
Bay Area Latinx and Asian community groups have come together to address the immediate and long-term needs of the victims and survivors of the mass shooting in Half Moon Bay on January 23rd.
Learn MoreAsian Law Caucus’ Amicus Brief Chronicles SFPD’s Sweeping Legacy of Unlawful and Abusive Surveillance
Bay Area and California civil rights and immigrant rights organizations filed an amicus brief in the California Court of Appeal in support of plaintiffs in Williams v. San Francisco.
Learn MoreFired by An App: The Toll of Secret Algorithms and Unchecked Discrimination on California Rideshare Drivers
ALC and Rideshare Drivers United (RDU) surveyed 810 current and former Uber and Lyft drivers in California to better understand their experiences as workers in a transportation industry in flux.
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New Report | Balancing Act: Asian American Organizations Respond to Community Crises and Build Collective Power
March 20, 2023