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We stand in unwavering solidarity with CHIRLA—and with every organization that offers legal services, civic education, and community defense in the face of injustice.

Let’s be clear: the attacks launched against these pillars of our community are not just political theater. They are part of a coordinated strategy to intimidate, isolate, and silence the very institutions that protect working families, immigrants, and refugees across this country.

Josh Hawley’s so-called investigation into the Coalition for Humane Immigrant RIghts (CHIRLA), a We Are California partner, is a shameless attack on not only our great state, but on every American's freedom of speech, belief, and expression.

CHIRLA’s work represents the best of who we are. For decades, they’ve defended human dignity—offering legal aid, organizing communities, and advancing policies rooted in justice and compassion. They do this work peacefully, lawfully, and in partnership with labor, faith, and grassroots organizations across our state.

We will not be divided. We will not be silenced.

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We are proud to stand with CHIRLA. And we will keep standing—together—until every person in California, regardless of immigration status, is treated with dignity, safety, and respect.

Let’s not wait until the next attack. Let’s help CHIRLA grow stronger now. 

In solidarity,

Christina Livingston, Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) Executive Director

ACCE Action
https://www.acceaction.org/