Draft:Oliver Ma

Oliver Ma
EducationUniversity of California, Berkeley (B.A.)
Harvard Law School (J.D.)
Political party
Democratic

Oliver Ma is a Chinese-American civil rights attorney affiliated with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California [1] focusing on immigrant rights in Kern County, California. [2][3] In 2025, he announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of California in the 2026 California lieutenant gubernatorial election.[4]

Career

Ma works as a civil rights attorney, focusing on issues such as tenant protections and immigrant rights. [4]

In August 2024, as an attorney with the ACLU of Southern California, Ma spoke at a Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting, urging officials to shut down two ICE detention facilities operated by The GEO Group; a Mesa Verde detention center in Bakersfield and the Golden State Annex in McFarland, citing concerns over inhumane conditions. [1]

2026 lieutenant gubernatorial campaign

In late 2025, Ma announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of California in the 2026 election.[4] He emphasized concerns about housing affordability, tenant protections against unjust convictions, and reducing the influence of corporations in state policy.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Santibanez-Molina, Leslie (August 21, 2024). "ACLU asks county officials to shut down two ICE detention facilities". BakersfieldNow. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  2. ^ Montalvo, Melissa (July 16, 2025). "California ICE detention facility fills up with people who have no criminal history". The Fresno Bee. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  3. ^ Morley, Veronica (July 21, 2025). "ACLU monitors Border Patrol after court blocks Kern County raids". 23ABC News. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  4. ^ a b c d Belcher, Phyllis (November 2, 2025). "Oliver Ma launches campaign for Lt. Governor". Tehachapi News. Retrieved February 10, 2026.

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