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CAPAC Hosts Congressional Forum on the Rise of Southeast Asian Deportations Under the Trump Administration
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) held a Congressional Forum on the Rise of Southeast Asian Deportations.
Asian American Groups Applaud Decision to Uphold Race-Conscious Admissions at Harvard
Judge finds no proof of intentional discrimination against Asian American applicants
Advancing Justice-Atlanta Celebrates 9th Annual Community Champions Gala
On Saturday, September 28th, 2019 at 6:00 PM, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta will host its ninth Annual Community Champions Gala, the organization’s annual fall fundraiser.
Advancing Justice and Bank of America Hold Event to Encourage Immigrants to Naturalize in Time to Vote in 2020 Election
Advancing Justice-Atlanta, Advancing Justice-LA, Advancing Justice-OC, and Advancing Justice-AAJC host citizenship clinics in celebration of Citizenship Day
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Condemns Public Charge Rule Changes
Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a final rule making sweeping changes to the “public charge” test that will disproportionately block immigrants of color from obtaining green cards, inhibit immigrant workers and foreign students from extending or changing their visas, and undermine the ability of green card holders to re-enter the U.S. if they have spent more than 6 months abroad.
BREAKING NEWS: No Citizenship Question on the 2020 Census – the Fight Continues
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States announced its decision that the Commerce Department is required to provide an honest reason for its decision to include the Citizenship Question on the 2020 Census survey.
ALERT: ICE Raids Anticipated in Atlanta, GA
Advancing Justice - Atlanta is outraged and heartbroken by the latest round of ICE raids anticipated to begin in several major U.S. cities, including the Atlanta-metro area, this weekend. Thousands of raids will reportedly mainly target families and will unfold across several days.
Press Conference: Advancing Justice - AAJC and Advancing Justice - LA Launch New Report on Immigration
Briefing Details the Cost of Recent Policies on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta to host Citizenship Clinic in Macon
On Saturday, June 1st, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta (Advancing Justice – Atlanta), Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO), with the support by Georgia Women, Middle Georgia Immigration Coalition (MGIC),Nuestra Voz Middle Georgia, and New Americans Campaign will hold a Free Citizenship Clinic in Macon, Georgia, offering multilingual assistance with naturalization process.
Post-Lawsuit, Georgia Gives Voters Freedom To Choose Their Interpreters
Change in law strikes long-standing limits on providing assistance at the polls
Free Citizenship Clinic Hosted by Korean American Organizations with the Support of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta
Korean American Coalition Atlanta, The Korean American Association of Greater Atlanta, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta is hosting a Free Citizenship Workshop on April 13, 2019, at the Korean American Community Center.
Georgia Largely Abandons Its Broken “Exact Match” Voter Registration Process
Georgia voters inaccurately flagged as non-citizens will still face problems when registering to vote
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Welcomes Legislation to Protect Immigrants
Today, Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced the 2019 Dream Act, and Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced the 2019 Secure Act.
Immigrant Rights Advocates Support Bill to Provide Driver’s Licenses for All
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta, Georgia Shift, and the Southern Poverty Law Center, in partnership with State Representative Bee Nguyen, will host a press conference on Tuesday, March 26, to introduce legislation that would expand access to driver's licenses for Georgia residents to strengthen families, improve public safety, and stimulate the economy.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Condemns Terrorist Attack on Muslim Worshippers in New Zealand
Yesterday in Christchurch, New Zealand, at least 49 of our Muslim brothers and sisters were killed while worshipping by a white supremacist in a terrorist attack and many more were injured.
Congress Must Pass the Dream and Promise Act to Protect DACA and TPS Recipients
The bill is an essential first step to protect immigrant communities
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Denounces White House Fiscal Year 2020 Budget
Urges Congress to Reduce Funding for Mass Detention, Deportations, and the Border Wall
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Opposes the President’s Illegal Vanity Wall
Today, President Trump declared a national emergency to build additional miles of destructive border wall, following Congress’ passage of a bill that allocates an additional $1.375 billion in wall funding.
Trump’s SOTU Address Not Reflective of American Values
In his State of the Union address last night, President Trump continued pushing the same anti-immigrant agenda that led to the barbaric policies that ripped apart thousands of children from their families at the southern border.
Community Groups and Organizations to Host a Town Hall on Gwinnett MARTA Referendum
Impacted community members, community and advocacy organizations will host a Town Hall on the upcoming Gwinnett Marta Referendum.