The new DHS rule made sweeping changes to the previous “public charge” test and will disproportionately block lower-income immigrants of color from obtaining lawful permanent residency, getting a green card. We condemn these racist policies, which seeks to dramatically undermine the family-based immigration system that has been the backbone of our country and instead prioritizes wealthy and white immigrants.
Category: Press Release
Asian Americans Advancing Justice statement on discrimination and the coronavirus epidemic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Asian Americans Advancing Justice, a group of five civil rights organizations issued the following statement and call to action about the coronavirus: We are disappointed and disturbed by the discriminatory sentiment aimed at Asian Americans in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic in Asia. In order to prevent xenophobia, Asian Americans Advancing… Read more »
New Bill Restores Due Process Protections for Immigrants With Criminal Records
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Bill Restores Due Process Protections for Immigrants With Criminal Records Asian Americans Advancing Justice, SEARAC Applaud Introduction of New Way Forward Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Asian Americans Advancing Justice and Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) applaud the introduction of the New Way Forward Act by U.S. House Representatives Jesus… Read more »
President Trump Backs Down From Adding 2020 Census Citizenship Question
Defeating the citizenship question on the 2020 Census means that our communities can and will be visible in this census. Advancing Justice is committed to getting our community to participate and getting a fair and accurate count of AANHPI communities
U.S. Supreme Court to take up DACA case, threatening safety of 700,000 recipients
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are committed to winning a permanent solution for all DACA recipients and the rest of the 11 million undocumented immigrants, including members of our communities.