Welcome to the Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League Website! Our chapter is dedicated to educating the public about the Japanese American experience, monitoring legislation affecting minority human and civil rights, addressing hate crimes and fostering Japanese American culture.
We invite you to browse the information provided here and to please consider becoming a member of our organization to support the rich cultural and historical heritage of Japanese Americans in Sonoma County, California.
Take Action Against the Alien Enemies Act!![]()
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President Trump has now invoked the Alien Enemies Act to target Venezuelan immigrants and already used it to arrest and deport hundreds of people without any due process, only specious accusations based on tattoos and social media posts, but not necessarily actual evidence of criminal activity.![]()
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The Supreme Court infamously affirmed the right of the government to take actions to preserve the security of our nation in the cases of Hirabayashi, Korematsu, and Yasui, while also affirming the right to due process in the case of ex parte Endo. The Alien Enemies Act deprives people of that constitutional right to due process affirmed by the Supreme Court.![]()
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Together, we can ensure that "Never Again" is more than a promise. Contact your members of Congress and urge them to oppose the President's use of the Alien Enemies Act and co-sponsor the Neighbors Not Enemies Act to repeal the Alien Enemies Act. ![]()
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Message Your Members of Congress Now!
JACL shocked by the shooting of Israeli Embassy Staff on Wednesday night at the Capital Jewish Museum in downtown Washington. ![]()
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Please read our full statement at jacl.org/statements/jacl-shocked-by-shooting-of-israeli-embassy-staff
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Matsuri! is almost here! It's just a few days away, so let's talk about the folks performing for us. We'll start with our friends, the award-winning Ensohza Min'yō Shū. ![]()
Formed in 2006, Ensohza is a traditional Japanese folk-performing ensemble based the the San Francisco Bay Area. They perform music that evokes the festival spirit and character of Japan’s diverse rural communities. With lively vocals accompanied by fue and shakuhachi (bamboo flutes), shamisen (a stringed instrument) and the beat of the taiko drum, Always a Matsuri audience favorite, Ensohza transports you to Japan’s mountain and fishing villages with traditional folk songs and festival dance music.