The Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento (ABAS) steadfastly values the principles of equality, fairness, and due process. We condemn Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s use of violence to instill fear and deprive individuals of their fundamental rights. ABAS stands in solidarity with all impacted communities and will continue to advocate for justice and the rule of law. Together, we will not be silenced.

Following these developments, we:

• Endorse the City of Sacramento’s recommitment as a sanctuary city to protect our immigrant and refugee populations. See https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/citymanager/oied/community-engagement/city-tools/immigration-faq.
• Support Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom’s online portal for the public to report potentially unlawful activity by federal agents and officers across the state: https://oag.ca.gov/reportmisconduct.
• Encourage constituents to contact their United States Congress representative and urge them to exercise strict oversight over ICE operations to ensure accountability and check misconduct.
  • Kevin Kiley (District 3) https://kiley.house.gov/
  • Ami Bera (District 6) https://bera.house.gov/
  • Doris Matsui (District 7) https://matsui.house.gov/
  • Adam Schliff https://schiff.senate.gov/
  • Alex Padilla https://padilla.senate.gov/
• Continue to host Know-Your-Rights sessions to educate the public and local organizations about the constitutional rights we all share, regardless of immigration status.

Below are some helpful resource links:

• NorCal Resist https://www.norcalresist.org/
• Sacramento Rapid Response Hotline https://www.sacfuelnetwork.org/sacramento-rapid-response-network
• Asian Law Caucus https://www.asianlawcaucus.org/