Our Mission in Motion
AJSOCAL is the leading civil rights advocate for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Our services are open to individuals of all races and ethnicities, without restriction. We combat discrimination, provide free legal services and workshops across Southern California for low-income community members and anyone in need, and drive policy change from the local to national level. Rooted in the legacy of our immigrant forebears and fueled by modern advocacy, we remain steadfast in our pursuit of justice.
After decades of unwavering advocacy, our journey speaks volumes.
Dive deeper into our mission and witness the difference we make.
Watch our three pivotal videos on Anti-Asian Discrimination, Citizenship client case story, and our tireless Advocacy efforts.
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The Latest
1 out of 100+ photos submitted by the community. Taken in 1971 at the Manila Airport. “My parents emigrating to America with one suitcase each.”
Asian America The Beautiful
As the nation celebrated July 4th and the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, in partnership with the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), AJSOCAL put together a moving slideshow celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community’s presence and contributions across 250 years of the nation’s story.
At a time when immigrant and AAPI contributions to American life need to be seen and celebrated, this was a joyous way to honor our histories with dignity and pride and to do so in our own voice. The project featured personal photographs shared with AJSOCAL by community members, partners, legislators, and leaders. The images celebrated ancestral and immigrant stories across generations: family celebrations, community gatherings, and everyday scenes. All of which honor the rich, layered, and deeply American stories of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.
If you were unable to view the projection at JANM, Asian America the Beautiful is viewable on our website here and YouTube.
Featured Event
AJSOCAL Celebrates 43 Years of Advancing Justice at “United in Action: Charging Forward”
On October 22, 2026, more than 500 leaders from law, community, philanthropy, business, government, arts and entertainment gathered at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Downtown Los Angeles for Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California’s (AJSOCAL) 43rd Anniversary Gala: UNITED IN ACTION: CHARGING FORWARD.
Held less than two weeks before the midterm elections, the evening celebrated the individuals and organizations working to protect civil rights, defend democracy and strengthen Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities at a pivotal moment for the nation. Through moving tributes, inspiring stories and a shared commitment to justice, the gala underscored a central message: the work of advancing equality requires all of us to keep moving forward together.
AJSOCAL Announcements
We Demand Protection of California Voters
The Trump administration is escalating its attack on California’s elections. Today, with two weeks before the November 3rd election, federal agents charged 28 Californians in a sweep they call “Operation Protect the Vote” and arrested 11 of them. Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice sued to block California from counting mail ballots from more than 20,000 registered voters it labels “likely” noncitizens. California was given just 48 hours to review the list and state officials question the reliability of the information and methodology behind it.
AJSOCAL condemns these actions.
AFFILIATION STATEMENT
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Condemns Another Attempt to Attack Birthright Citizenship
Just six weeks ago, the Supreme Court reaffirmed what the Constitution has guaranteed for more than 150 years and what cannot be changed at the whim of the President: people born in the United States are citizens of the United States. Yet President Trump and his administration continue searching for ways to abridge that constitutional right, this time relying on racialized fearmongering, singling out Chinese families and communities.
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Events & Workshops
Citizenship Clinics
Every Tuesday and Thursday
In partnership with local community organizations, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California hosts free citizenship application workshops where our staff and volunteers help verify eligibility for citizenship, complete the citizenship application, and prepare a fee waiver request for individuals who qualify.
An appointment is required prior to attending our Citizenship Clinics. To make an appointment, please call our language hotlines.
Domestic Violence & Family Law Clinics
Every Thursday
The Survivor and Family Empowerment (”SAFE”) Project at AJSOCAL assists low-income and limited-English-speaking survivors of domestic violence with family law and immigration services, including helping them obtain restraining orders, child custody, and support orders and to achieve legal status without the help of their abuser.
An appointment is required prior to attending our Domestic Violence & Family Law Clinics. To make an appointment, please call our language hotlines.
BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAININGS
In these virtual workshops hosted on Zoom and co-sponsored by Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California and Right To Be (formerly known as Hollaback!), you’ll learn how you can intervene effectively as a bystander without ever compromising your safety.
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