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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Sallie Lin, ALC Community Advocacy Manager: ‘The work is not easy, but they make it possible.’
Sallie aids the team of community advocates in their collective work towards equitable housing, fair workplaces, and safe communities, and providing knowledge and resources to those we serve.
Learn MoreSiskiyou Asian American Community Celebrates Restored Human Right to Water
Hmong and other Asian American community members secured an important milestone in their fight to build a home and live safely in Siskiyou County, including the right to water for basic human needs.
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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Report: Statewide Investigation on Voting Rights and Language Access
September 26, 2023