In 1943 the U.S. enters World War II as an ally of China. International politics and C.A.C.A. organizing combine to achieve a partial "repeal" of Chinese Exclusion that restores naturalization rights, and allows a maximum entry quota of 105 people of Chinese descent, regardless of their country of national origin.

In a 1951 message, C.A.C.A. Grand President Y.C. Hong charges the Alliance to "wholeheartedly cooperate with our other American racial groups to bring about greater unity and ...

... better understanding among ourselves."

The struggle for civil rights continues after the war. The 1964 Civil Rights Bill is the first passed by Congress since the Civil Rights Act of 1875. Continued lobbying achieves full repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Laws in 1965, to take effect in 1968.

C.A.C.A. helps give rise to the multitude of organizations necessary to address the issues faced by the community, and continues its work to activate the full range of civic rights and ...

... responsibilities.