With the growing concerns on the virus that emerged from Wuhan, China, racism and discrimination against Asians have increased across the world. This opinion piece from The Mercury News highlights what Asian Americans have faced in the past weeks of the pandemic and encourages unity.
Letter from the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) to Speaker Pelosi and Minority Leader McCarthy
This is the Letter from the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) to Speaker Pelosi and Minority Leader McCarthy in regards to the increase in racist attacks and discrimination against the Asian American community, in the wake of rising concerns over the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
March Office Closure
ALA will be closing the office for the rest of March with the growing health concerns.
New Study from the Legal Aid Association of California
The Legal Aid Association of California recently completed a study on the challenges of recruiting and retaining attorneys to provide legal services to California’s low income individuals. The study identifies these challenges and offers recommendations to address the barriers that threaten the sustainability of legal aid attorneys in the legal aid system. View the full […]
ALA is Hiring! – Immigration Staff Attorney
POSITION: Immigration Staff Attorney AGENCY DESCRIPTION: The Asian Law Alliance (ALA) is a non-profit community law office that has provided legal services, community education and advocacy services since 1977 to the Asian and Pacific Islanders communities in Santa Clara County. Priority areas are immigration, housing, domestic violence, public benefits and civil rights. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: […]
ALA is Looking for Legal Intake and Clinic Volunteers!
Asian Law Alliance is a non-profit legal services organization based in San Jose. We have been providing legal services to the different communities in the area since 1977. We assist with housing, immigration, public benefits, and domestic violence cases. ALA is currently looking for volunteers to help with client interviews during our regular consultation […]
YOUR RIGHTS AS AN IMMIGRANT
Under the U.S. Constitution, you have rights and protections regardless of your immigration status. It is important to know those rights in order to defend yourself in case of injustice. We have this flyer in different languages below: Spanish Vietnamese Khmer
FREE DACA Clinics in DECEMBER
ALA is having Free DACA Clinic: December 10th and 13th at the Asian Law Alliance office in San Jose, CA For those interested in renewing their DACA, they can call 408-287-9710 to set an appointment!
RED CARDS – KNOW YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
Do you know your constitutional rights? Regardless of your immigration status, you are protected under the U.S. Constitutions. In case you are stopped by the local police or even I.C.E, you can present them a “red card” to defend yourself. Please visit the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) at www.ilrc.org/red-cards to know more about red […]