FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 6th, 2024
CONTACT: Arjumand Khan – akhan@advancingjustice-chicago.org
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Responds to the 2024 Election Outcome
The nation’s largest network of AAPI civil rights organizations, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, jointly issued this statement today.
Last night, Donald J. Trump was re-elected as the President of the United States. As an affiliation of civil rights organizations, we recognize that this result may evoke strong feelings, in the communities we serve and the partners we work with. Considering the harmful rhetoric expressed by his campaign, and the lasting impact of his previous administration, we remain steadfast in our work with and for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. We will continue to protect immigrant communities, fight voter suppression, and stand up against hate and discrimination.
In the face of suppression, intimidation, and language barriers, our communities mobilized to ensure that AANHPI voices were heard at each level of the elections. And we will continue to be vocal about the rights and dignity of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
With this new administration, Asian Americans Advancing Justice will:
Fight for the rights of immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, and all communities of color.
Demand lawmakers practice humane immigration policies, expand Asian language access, eliminate hate and bigotry.
Advance human rights by defending the civil liberties of AANHPIs, women, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, and all communities of color.
Fight for a society that is respectful and equitable for all Americans.
Election Day may be behind us, but our work is more urgent than ever. Together, we will swiftly respond to this rapidly changing environment.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliated organizations are Advancing Justice – AAJC, AJSOCAL, Advancing Justice – Chicago, and Advancing Justice – Atlanta.
###