Election Judges in Schaumburg Township Make Discriminatory Comments in Polling Sites During the primary elections on March 18, 2014, Asian Americans Advancing Justice—Chicago (Advancing Justice—Chicago), Common Cause Illinois, and Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Inc. partnered to conduct Election Protection, non-partisan poll watching throughout Chicago and the suburbs. In the late morning… Read more »
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Primary Poll Monitoring Reveals Improvement in Language Assistance in Cook County
Primary Poll Monitoring Reveals Improvement in Language Assistance in Cook County Chicago-On March 18, Asian Americans Advancing Justice—Chicago, in partnership with Common Cause Illinois and the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee, ran a poll monitoring operation covering over 85 precincts across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Advancing Justice—Chicago focused on monitoring 56 precincts federally designated for language… Read more »
Asian American Community Organizations Celebrate Key Hire for Language Assistance at Polls
Asian American Community Organizations Celebrate Key Hire for Language Assistance at Polls Chicago-Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago (Advancing Justice-Chicago) and the South Asian American Policy & Research Institute (SAAPRI) celebrate the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners’ hiring of Ms. Shobhana Johri Verma as Chicago’s first-ever liaison with the city’s Indian American voters and community organizations.
Advancing Justice Letter to Speaker Boehner on Asian American Immigration Principles
The Honorable John Boehner Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Speaker Boehner: January 27, 2014 On behalf of Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice), we write to express our concerns regarding immigration reform. Advancing Justice is a non-profit, non-partisan affiliation that promotes a fair and equitable society for all by working for… Read more »
2014 Annual Milestone Awards Benefit
2014 Annual Milestone Awards Benefit Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014 6:00pm – 8:30pm (5:30pm registration) Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall 78 East Washington St Save the Date! On Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014 Asian Americans Advancing Justice—Chicago, formerly the Asian American Institute, will hold its Annual Milestone Awards Benefit.