Month: Noyabr 2016
Advancing Justice opposes nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions for Attorney General
Asian Americans Advancing Justice condemns the President-elect’s choice of Senator Jeff Sessions as United States Attorney General. Sessions, has opposed civil rights and been a proponent of anti-immigrant policies at every turn. Sessions’ record of disenfranchising and denying the rights of people of color, immigrants, and Muslim communities should disqualify him for the nation’s top legal position.
Just Democracy files amicus brief to protect Election Day Registration
CONTACT: Brandon Lee blee@advancingjustice-chicago.org 773-271-0899 x200 Just Democracy Illinois files amicus brief to protect Election Day Registration in Illinois Today, members of Just Democracy Illinois filed an amicus brief in the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to protect Election Day Registration in Illinois. Members have issued the statement below. Read the full brief here.
Advancing Justice condemns choice of Steve Bannon as senior advisor
Asian Americans Advancing Justice condemns the President-elect’s choice of Steve Bannon as his chief strategist. His potential appointment gives tacit approval to Bannon’s known agenda against racial minorities, women, immigrants, Muslims, and the LGBT communities.
Historic election for Asian Americans in Illinois
CONTACT: Brandon Lee 773-259-5288 (call or text) blee@advancingjustice-chicago.org Historic day for Asian Americans in Illinois Advancing Justice | Chicago looks forward to working with newly elected Asian American officials In 2017, for the first time ever, there will be Asian American elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels at the same time in… Read more »