As an Asian small business owner who has worked tirelessly to support my family and community, I recently became the victim of a calculated burglary. The perpetrators followed my family for several days, carefully observing our daily routines and meticulously planning their actions. In the end, everything I had built over a lifetime was taken from me.

These criminals broke into my home, taking not only my life savings but also the inheritance passed down from my parents. This burglary did not just take away my possessions—it shattered my family’s sense of safety and stability. The trauma of knowing our home was violated and that even our beloved pet was placed in danger has left us living in constant fear.

This is not just my story. Asian small business owners across the nation are being systematically targeted, their livelihoods destroyed, and their communities left in fear.

In 2020, during the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, many Asian businesses were similarly targeted and looted, resulting in devastating losses.
Recent reports highlight organized burglary rings targeting Asian families, using GPS trackers and surveillance tools to exploit their routines and commit highly calculated crimes.
In California alone, multiple cases have been reported where Asian families were followed, monitored, and burglarized, often with chillingly similar methods.

Despite these alarming trends, these crimes continue to be dismissed, overlooked, and trivialized by both the media and the government, leaving victims like me and countless others vulnerable to repeated attacks.

Key Issues:

1. Organized, Targeted Crimes:
   Asian small business owners and their families are not random victims. They are systematically targeted by organized groups using tools like GPS trackers and hidden cameras to exploit their routines and vulnerabilities.
2. Insufficient Penalties:
   These crimes are often classified as minor offenses, allowing perpetrators to receive minimal penalties and quickly reoffend. This failure to hold criminals accountable leaves victims unprotected and emboldens criminals to escalate their actions.
3. Media and Government Apathy:
   Despite the growing number of victims, the media and government fail to acknowledge the severity of these crimes. This lack of serious attention silences victims, enables further attacks, and leaves entire communities vulnerable.
4. Rising Threat Nationwide:
   These crimes are spreading across the country, creating an environment of fear and insecurity for Asian small business owners and their families. Without intervention, this trend will continue to escalate, causing irreparable harm to countless individuals and communities.

Demands:

1. Stronger Penalties:
   Enact legislation to classify these crimes as serious offenses with harsher penalties to deter future attacks.
2. Increased Police Resources:
   Allocate additional resources to law enforcement to better protect minority communities and respond more effectively to these crimes.
3. Mandatory Media Reporting:
   Encourage media outlets to report on these incidents to increase public awareness, accountability, and advocacy for systemic change.
4. Support Systems for Victims:
   Fund comprehensive programs to provide financial, psychological, and legal support for victims of these targeted crimes, helping them recover and rebuild their lives.

Examples and Evidence:
This issue is not unique to my experience. Similar crimes have been documented across the nation, targeting hardworking Asian small business owners and their families. News articles and videos clearly reveal the calculated and devastating nature of these offenses.

• In California, reports indicate a rise in organized burglaries targeting Asian-owned businesses, often involving weeks of surveillance.
• Videos from New York and other major cities showcase criminals using tools like GPS trackers to follow their victims home.

Search Keywords: "Asian small business burglary," "targeted crimes against Asian minorities," "GPS tracker burglaries," "hidden camera thefts."

These examples show the scope of this crisis and highlight the urgent need for action.

It’s Time for Change.
This is not just about me—it’s about every Asian small business owner who deserves to live without fear, and every community that deserves safety and dignity. If these crimes continue to be ignored, the number of victims will rise, and the ripple effects will devastate families and communities across the country.

The cost of inaction is too great. Every day that passes without change puts more families, more livelihoods, and more communities at risk. This isn’t just about stopping crimes—it’s about restoring trust, safety, and hope for thousands of hardworking individuals.

Sign this petition today to stand with Asian small business owners and demand justice, safety, and change. Together, we can create a brighter and safer future for everyone. Let’s stand together to ensure no family has to live in fear, no community has to endure neglect, and no victim is left without support.