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Statement from Asian Law Caucus on Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana v. Callais
April 29, 2026
The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais decimates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a key protection against voting discrimination.
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Statement on the Department of Justice Indictment Against the Southern Poverty Law Center
April 22, 2026
The Department of Justice announced an indictment targeting the Southern Poverty Law Center, a long-standing civil rights organization committed to fighting back against hate and extremism.
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CAIR-LA, Asian Law Caucus Secure Preliminary Injunction in Lawsuit Against County of Orange, OC Sheriff Don Barnes, and OC Sheriff’s Department Deputies Over Forced Removal of Two Women’s Hijabs
April 15, 2026
The ruling provides immediate protection for two Muslim women whose hijabs were forcibly removed in custody following their arrests at a peaceful, student-led demonstration on a university campus.
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Supreme Court Arguments Wrap in Landmark Challenge to Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
April 01, 2026
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in Trump v. Barbara, a nationwide class action on behalf of children who would be denied citizenship under an executive order issued by President Trump.
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Help Protect Democracy in California: Join ALC's Poll Monitoring Program
March 30, 2026
Be a part of ALC’s long-running poll monitoring program and help protect democracy here in California.
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Civil Rights Groups File for Emergency Pause on CA-DMV Cancellations of Commercial Licenses
March 05, 2026
Legal representatives for a class of commercial drivers have filed for an emergency order, directing the CA-DMV to pause its cancellations of CDLs set to occur on March 6.
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Civil Rights Organizations, Affected Communities Applaud Ruling in Favor of Immigrant Truckers’ Rights
March 03, 2026
The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, ordered the CA-DMV to allow 20,000 immigrant truckers to reapply for commercial driver’s licenses and to re-issue licenses within a reasonable time
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Legal Groups Representing Plaintiffs File Supreme Court Brief Supporting Core Constitutional Protection of Birthright Citizenship
February 19, 2026
Attorneys challenging President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order restricting birthright citizenship filed their Supreme Court merits brief. The court will hear arguments on April 1.