Groups, Projects, and Alliances

Asian American Advancing Justice → 

Fighting for civil rights and empowering Asian Americans to create a more just America for all.

Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health → 

Resources to support mental health of LGBTQIA+ people, including a list of articles that discuss LGBTQ Immigrant issues

Communities United for Status and Protection (CUSP) → 

Focus: African, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, Arab/Middle Eastern, and API immigrants

Haitian Bridge Alliance → 

​Advocates for fair and humane immigration policies and provides migrants and immigrants with humanitarian, legal, and social services, with a particular focus on Black people, the Haitian community, women and girls, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and survivors of torture and other human rights abuses​.

LGBT Asylum Project → 

The LGBT Asylum Project is the only San Francisco nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to providing accessible legal representation for LGBT asylum seekers who are fleeing persecution due to their sexual orientation, gender identity and/or HIV status. 

Pana (Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans) → 

​We advocate for the full economic, social, and civic inclusion of refugees and displaced populations in the San Diego region, throughout California, and across the country.

PHDreamers (PreHealth Dreamers) → 

​Focused on undocumented community pathways to healthcare, also have Healthcare Access with advocacy materials. 

UnDocuBlack Network → 

A network fighting to create space for currently and formerly undocumented Black immigrants to not only survive but thrive.

Supporting Muslim Patients: Fighting Islamophobia

The Bay Area has a vibrant community of Muslim advocates that can help Muslim youth and their families protect themselves against anti-Muslim discrimination and violence.

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It appears that a forthcoming report resulting from EO 14161, "EO on Enhancing Visa Vetting & Screening", due on March 21, could lead to a formal ban targeting non-citizen immigrants (including green card holders) from specific countries.

Based on past policies, likely affected countries may include: Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Palestine/Gaza, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

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While the ban would not directly prevent travel to these countries, it could bar reentry into the U.S. for affected individuals. Those individuals may be subject to enhanced vetting procedures, which could include:
 

• Expanded ideological screening – requiring applicants to prove they do not hold "hostile" or "hateful" beliefs.

• Social media scrutiny – increased DHS review of online presence.

• Broad denials based on association – vague criteria such as being deemed "anti-American" or "threatening."
   

Risks Include:

• Chilling effect – fear of being labeled or deported for political statements.

• Family separation – sudden implementation of bans may prevent family reunification.

• Student/worker uncertainty – possible disruptions to visas and employment.
   

CAIR’s Recommended Actions:

• Consult an immigration attorney if you or someone you know may be affected.

• Avoid international travel if you are from a potentially impacted country.

• Keep copies of key documents (passport, visa, green card) with you at all times.

• Know Your Rights (KYR) – familiarize yourself with legal protections.

• Spread the word – share CAIR’s advisory with your networks.

• Report discrimination to CAIR’s Civil Rights Department.

• Document all interactions with immigration authorities.

• Engage politically – contact representatives to oppose travel bans and excessive surveillance.​​​​​​