January 07, 2021

APABA Silicon Valley Condemns Violence at U.S. Capitol

January 07, 2021/ APABA Silicon Valley

APABA Silicon Valley (“APABA”) condemns the insurrection that resulted in yesterday’s desecration of our U.S. Capitol and threat to our nation’s democracy itself. APABA supports peaceful protest and lawful exercise of First Amendment rights, but what happened yesterday was not that. Media images of what transpired around and within the breached walls of the federal building show nothing less than an attempted coup by domestic terrorists replacing American flags at the Capitol with others, and brandishing symbols of hate and racism as a sword, while wielding their privilege as a shield. APABA calls on all elected federal officials to not only denounce the violence that transpired, but also to uphold their oath to defend the Constitution, to proceed with the peaceful and orderly transition of power, and to hold the perpetrators of yesterday’s destructive events accountable for their despicable actions.

Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley

APABA Silicon Valley is a forum for Asian Pacific American attorneys in the Silicon Valley to network, develop professional skills, participate in community service, take positions on issues affecting the APA community, and empower APAs in the Valley.