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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Vietnamese Refugee Phi Pham Released from ICE Detention
We joined with community to welcome home incarcerated firefighter Phi Pham after the California state prison system transferred him to ICE detention in Colorado.
Learn MorePoll Monitoring in the 2020 Election: Alameda County
Language access is key to ensuring all eligible voters can easily cast their ballots and therefore is an essential part of free and fair elections.
Learn MoreCommunity-Led Solutions to Anti-Asian Hate Violence
Amid a sharp increase in anti-Asian hate and violence, our teams continue to center healing and community safety as we work intensively to address the root causes of anti-Asian violence.
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