Annie Lee 李申申
@annielee415.bsky.social
Policy Director & Civil Rights Attorney, former HS teacher, daughter of immigrants, SF born & raised. Mama, partner, sister, friend. Statements are my own.
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Time and time again, racist rhetoric dehumanizing Indian Americans inspires racist policies and acts of hate — that's why we need to take action to break this vicious cycle. Read more from @manjushakulkarni.bsky.social and @itschintanhere.bsky.social on why we can't stay silent on anti-Indian hate ⬇️
Silence Will Not Save Us From Anti-Indian Racism - IndiaWest News
Silence Will Not Save Us From Anti-Indian Racism.
indiawest.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Time and time again, racist rhetoric dehumanizing Indian Americans inspires racist policies and acts of hate — that's why we need to take action to break this vicious cycle. Read more from @manjushakulkarni.bsky.social and @itschintanhere.bsky.social on why we can't stay silent on anti-Indian hate ⬇️
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🚨 The Trump administration has announced that it will end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Myanmar in January 2026. This will leave nearly 4,000 people vulnerable to deportation amidst ongoing armed conflict and political instability in the country. 🧵⬇️
November 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
🚨 The Trump administration has announced that it will end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Myanmar in January 2026. This will leave nearly 4,000 people vulnerable to deportation amidst ongoing armed conflict and political instability in the country. 🧵⬇️
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After months of fighting to be reunited with her husband and four children, Vietnamese refugee Melissa Tran was deported. Text messages shared by CBS News reveal the horrific details of Tran's 48-hour journey — which included an international flight where her hands and feet were shackled. 🧵⬇️
Deported Maryland mother says immigrants treated "less than animals," husband vows to bring her back
The devastated husband of a mother of four, deported to Vietnam over an old theft conviction, vows to fight to bring her back to Maryland.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
After months of fighting to be reunited with her husband and four children, Vietnamese refugee Melissa Tran was deported. Text messages shared by CBS News reveal the horrific details of Tran's 48-hour journey — which included an international flight where her hands and feet were shackled. 🧵⬇️
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Filipino American Alma Bowman — an outspoken advocate who exposed ICE's abuses of immigrant women & other harsh conditions — has won her release from ICE detention!
While she's finally going home and will be reunited with her children this Thanksgiving, her fight for U.S. citizenship continues. 🧵⬇️
While she's finally going home and will be reunited with her children this Thanksgiving, her fight for U.S. citizenship continues. 🧵⬇️
Fil-Am whistleblower wins immigration case after 8 months in ICE detention
Filipino American whistleblower Alma Bella Bowman has won her fight for release from ICE custody at Stewart Detention Center in Georgia.
usa.inquirer.net
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Filipino American Alma Bowman — an outspoken advocate who exposed ICE's abuses of immigrant women & other harsh conditions — has won her release from ICE detention!
While she's finally going home and will be reunited with her children this Thanksgiving, her fight for U.S. citizenship continues. 🧵⬇️
While she's finally going home and will be reunited with her children this Thanksgiving, her fight for U.S. citizenship continues. 🧵⬇️
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🚨 URGENT: ICE is trying to deport Mohan Karki before his hearing on Wednesday, 12/3!
Take action to keep Mohan in the US: bit.ly/BringMohanHome
Take action to keep Mohan in the US: bit.ly/BringMohanHome
Breaking news! ICE moves to deport Mohan Karki without a fair hearing! The government is attempting to deport Mohan Karki, a Bhutanese refugee, before his day in court.
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
December 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
🚨 URGENT: ICE is trying to deport Mohan Karki before his hearing on Wednesday, 12/3!
Take action to keep Mohan in the US: bit.ly/BringMohanHome
Take action to keep Mohan in the US: bit.ly/BringMohanHome
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🚨 6-year-old Yuanxin is missing after being separated by ICE agents from his father, Fei.
Fei and Yuanxin — a Chinese family who came to New York to seek asylum — were kidnapped by ICE for a third time during what was supposed to be a routine check-in appointment at 26 Federal Plaza. 🧵⬇️
Fei and Yuanxin — a Chinese family who came to New York to seek asylum — were kidnapped by ICE for a third time during what was supposed to be a routine check-in appointment at 26 Federal Plaza. 🧵⬇️
ICE Arrested and Separated Chinese Father From 6-Year-Old Son, Advocates Say
The father and son were detained at an ICE check-in on Nov. 26, advocates say. The son’s location is currently unknown, while the father is being held at an upstate ICE facility.
www.thecity.nyc
December 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🚨 6-year-old Yuanxin is missing after being separated by ICE agents from his father, Fei.
Fei and Yuanxin — a Chinese family who came to New York to seek asylum — were kidnapped by ICE for a third time during what was supposed to be a routine check-in appointment at 26 Federal Plaza. 🧵⬇️
Fei and Yuanxin — a Chinese family who came to New York to seek asylum — were kidnapped by ICE for a third time during what was supposed to be a routine check-in appointment at 26 Federal Plaza. 🧵⬇️
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In a show of force against Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda, New Yorkers came together and blocked ICE agents from exiting a parking garage in Manhattan Chinatown. 🧵⬇️
Protestors attempt to stop federal agents in Chinatown – AsAmNews
Protestors gathered on Saturday after hearing reports of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in New York City’s Chinatown near Canal Street. According to the New York Daily News, protesto...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
In a show of force against Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda, New Yorkers came together and blocked ICE agents from exiting a parking garage in Manhattan Chinatown. 🧵⬇️
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As part of @rwjf.org and Urban’s Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program, six organizations are collecting local #data and elevating community voices to address transit access and #transportation safety in their #communities. Learn more in this new blog post. @caasanfrancisco.bsky.social
Using Local Data to Reshape Transportation Access and Safety
How six organizations are collecting data and elevating community voice as they address barriers to safe and accessible transportation.
localdataforequitablecommunities.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
As part of @rwjf.org and Urban’s Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program, six organizations are collecting local #data and elevating community voices to address transit access and #transportation safety in their #communities. Learn more in this new blog post. @caasanfrancisco.bsky.social
Happening today!!!
Happy International Migrant's Day! CAA will be celebrating with our partners at SFILEN and the Rapid Response Network on December 4. Call 415-761-3222 if you're interested in attending!
December 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Happening today!!!
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Jose ✊fights every day at CAA to protect the rights of immigrant communities. Support 🩵 Jose’s work today: caasf.org/donate
Read his full story: bit.ly/JoseNgProfile
Read his full story: bit.ly/JoseNgProfile
Donate - CAA
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November 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Jose ✊fights every day at CAA to protect the rights of immigrant communities. Support 🩵 Jose’s work today: caasf.org/donate
Read his full story: bit.ly/JoseNgProfile
Read his full story: bit.ly/JoseNgProfile
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As a child growing up in Hong Kong, Jose Ng attended protests with his father. He didn’t think much of it at the time, but now as CAA’s Immigrant Rights Sr. Program Manager, he realizes how this childhood experience shaped his sense of justice and the work he does today.
November 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
As a child growing up in Hong Kong, Jose Ng attended protests with his father. He didn’t think much of it at the time, but now as CAA’s Immigrant Rights Sr. Program Manager, he realizes how this childhood experience shaped his sense of justice and the work he does today.
So proud of my @caasanfrancisco.bsky.social colleague who exposed the problem of our digital deserts and is fighting to improve the lives of Chinatown community members.
CAA's Anisha Hingorani tells Axios that wifi is a positive step in the right direction, but it's not a long-term solution. "In-home fiber is really what is going to make a difference," said Hingorani.
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Inside the push to bring faster, more reliable internet to SF's Chinatown
More than half of households in Chinatown lack access to reliable high-speed internet, per the mayor's office.
www.axios.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:38 AM
So proud of my @caasanfrancisco.bsky.social colleague who exposed the problem of our digital deserts and is fighting to improve the lives of Chinatown community members.
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Asian American voting power is undeniable. And as the fastest-growing group of eligible voters in the U.S., our communities could make an even bigger difference in the midterms.
November 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Asian American voting power is undeniable. And as the fastest-growing group of eligible voters in the U.S., our communities could make an even bigger difference in the midterms.
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In California, Prop 50 — the Election Rigging Response Act — had the support of 72% of Asian voters, CNN reports. Prop 50 gives voters the power to counter Trump’s attempt to rig midterm election results in Texas and other states.
November 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
In California, Prop 50 — the Election Rigging Response Act — had the support of 72% of Asian voters, CNN reports. Prop 50 gives voters the power to counter Trump’s attempt to rig midterm election results in Texas and other states.
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In Virginia, Black and Asian voters were pivotal to Democrat Abigail Spanberger’s win for the governor’s seat.
➡️ 80% of Asian Americans cast their ballots for Spanberger, according to CNN's exit poll.
➡️ 80% of Asian Americans cast their ballots for Spanberger, according to CNN's exit poll.
November 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
In Virginia, Black and Asian voters were pivotal to Democrat Abigail Spanberger’s win for the governor’s seat.
➡️ 80% of Asian Americans cast their ballots for Spanberger, according to CNN's exit poll.
➡️ 80% of Asian Americans cast their ballots for Spanberger, according to CNN's exit poll.
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In New Jersey, Democrat Mikie Sherrill won the support of 82% of Asian voters, according to @aapinewjersey.org. That includes 31% who identified as Republicans.
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Exit Polling Reveals AAPI Voters Favor Sherrill in NJ Election and Cite Cost of Living as Top Issue
AAPI New Jersey (AAPI NJ) and the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) have released the results of the nonpartisan, multilingual Asian American Exit Poll for the 2025 New Jersey g...
aapinewjersey.org
November 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
In New Jersey, Democrat Mikie Sherrill won the support of 82% of Asian voters, according to @aapinewjersey.org. That includes 31% who identified as Republicans.
aapinewjersey.org/2025-nj-elec...
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In New York City, Asian voters showed the strongest support for Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani among all racial groups.
Mamdani was backed by 65% of Asian voters, according to NBC exit polling.
Support from South Asian voters was even higher — an overwhelming 87.2% according to @aaldef.bsky.social.
Mamdani was backed by 65% of Asian voters, according to NBC exit polling.
Support from South Asian voters was even higher — an overwhelming 87.2% according to @aaldef.bsky.social.
November 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
In New York City, Asian voters showed the strongest support for Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani among all racial groups.
Mamdani was backed by 65% of Asian voters, according to NBC exit polling.
Support from South Asian voters was even higher — an overwhelming 87.2% according to @aaldef.bsky.social.
Mamdani was backed by 65% of Asian voters, according to NBC exit polling.
Support from South Asian voters was even higher — an overwhelming 87.2% according to @aaldef.bsky.social.
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Asian Americans are shifting left according to 2025 election data.👀
In state after state and race after race, Asian voters turned out in strong numbers for Democratic candidates, signaling growing opposition to Trump’s political agenda as he attacks education, healthcare, and immigrant communities.
In state after state and race after race, Asian voters turned out in strong numbers for Democratic candidates, signaling growing opposition to Trump’s political agenda as he attacks education, healthcare, and immigrant communities.
November 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Asian Americans are shifting left according to 2025 election data.👀
In state after state and race after race, Asian voters turned out in strong numbers for Democratic candidates, signaling growing opposition to Trump’s political agenda as he attacks education, healthcare, and immigrant communities.
In state after state and race after race, Asian voters turned out in strong numbers for Democratic candidates, signaling growing opposition to Trump’s political agenda as he attacks education, healthcare, and immigrant communities.
These days, I my heart is constantly breaking, and this news of the destruction of USED is another fracture. There are students across the country who will not receive much needed (and legally required!) educational services and funds as Trump plays politics with their lives.
Shame on this administration.
Their latest attempt to dismantle the Dept of Education—during American Education Week—is illegal and immoral. Not only do they want to starve and steal from our students—they want to rob them of their futures.
Anyone who claims to care about children should be livid.
Their latest attempt to dismantle the Dept of Education—during American Education Week—is illegal and immoral. Not only do they want to starve and steal from our students—they want to rob them of their futures.
Anyone who claims to care about children should be livid.
November 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
These days, I my heart is constantly breaking, and this news of the destruction of USED is another fracture. There are students across the country who will not receive much needed (and legally required!) educational services and funds as Trump plays politics with their lives.
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A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
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An absolutely appalling moral failure of a headline.
November 14, 2025 at 4:33 AM
An absolutely appalling moral failure of a headline.
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This is JUST like how the media covers police shootings.
“Man struck by bullet during police stop.”
“Teen girl upends politician’s career by having sex.”
Same refusal to clearly call out the powerful when they do something wrong.
Someone posted this as satire, but it’s basically this headline.
“Man struck by bullet during police stop.”
“Teen girl upends politician’s career by having sex.”
Same refusal to clearly call out the powerful when they do something wrong.
Someone posted this as satire, but it’s basically this headline.
November 14, 2025 at 4:33 AM
This is JUST like how the media covers police shootings.
“Man struck by bullet during police stop.”
“Teen girl upends politician’s career by having sex.”
Same refusal to clearly call out the powerful when they do something wrong.
Someone posted this as satire, but it’s basically this headline.
“Man struck by bullet during police stop.”
“Teen girl upends politician’s career by having sex.”
Same refusal to clearly call out the powerful when they do something wrong.
Someone posted this as satire, but it’s basically this headline.
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That mean homeless teenager, upending the career of Matt Gaetz.
What on EARTH is @nytimes.com doing?!
She did not “have sex.” She was raped. Because she was a child below the age of consent.
SHE did not “set off a chain of events.” MATT GAETZ set off that train.
What on EARTH is @nytimes.com doing?!
She did not “have sex.” She was raped. Because she was a child below the age of consent.
SHE did not “set off a chain of events.” MATT GAETZ set off that train.
A teenager in Florida with a homeless parent wanted money for braces and ended up having sex for money with powerful men, setting off a chain of events that would have a dramatic impact on her life and help upend the political career of Representative Matt Gaetz. nyti.ms/49PSkL9
November 14, 2025 at 4:33 AM
That mean homeless teenager, upending the career of Matt Gaetz.
What on EARTH is @nytimes.com doing?!
She did not “have sex.” She was raped. Because she was a child below the age of consent.
SHE did not “set off a chain of events.” MATT GAETZ set off that train.
What on EARTH is @nytimes.com doing?!
She did not “have sex.” She was raped. Because she was a child below the age of consent.
SHE did not “set off a chain of events.” MATT GAETZ set off that train.
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NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
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AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"