FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2015 CONTACT: Brandon Lee blee@advancingjustice-chicago.org office: 773-271-0899 x200 cell: 773-259-5288 Asian American community members call on Superintendent McCarthy to fire officers involved in Klyzek police brutality incident Light punishment devalues Asian Americans, immigrants, women, and people who are undocumented CHICAGO –Asian American community members gathered on Friday in front of… Read more »
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“Unacceptable” punishment for officers involved in Jessica Klyzek case
CONTACT: Brandon Lee blee@advancingjustice-chicago.org 773-271-0899 x200 UPDATE: Advancing Justice | Chicago will host a PRESS CONFERENCE with Asian American community members on September 4, 9AM at Chicago Police Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Ave. Please contact Brandon Lee (info above) for additional information. Our full statement on IPRA’s recommendations is below. “Unacceptable” punishment for officers involved… Read more »
Amendment to “Welcoming City” ordinance will make immigrants safer
AMENDMENT TO “WELCOMING CITY” ORDINANCE WILL MAKE IMMIGRANTS SAFER Community members would be protected from coercion and threat of deportation CHICAGO – Advocacy groups and Aldermen from the City Council Progressive Caucus announced the introduction of an amendment to Chicago’s Welcoming City ordinance that would make the city safer for immigrant communities. Authored by Asian… Read more »
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Tax Subsidies
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Tax Subsidies LOS ANGELES – Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) affiliates in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco and Los Angeles praise the Supreme Court decision to uphold tax subsidies for federally-facilitated marketplaces authorized by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). “Millions… Read more »
Advancing Justice statement on the Supreme Court’s Fair Housing Act decision
U.S. Supreme Court continues to allow Fair Housing Act to fully protect Americans against discrimination Today’s ruling means a decades-long principle prohibiting housing discrimination remains in place The U.S. Supreme Court today, in a 5-4 opinion, upheld the Fair Housing Act’s ability to protect Americans against discrimination and ensure equal access to housing. The high… Read more »