This ban is among many policies this administration has advanced that discriminate on the basis of national origin, faith, and immigration status and targets immigrants and communities of color.
Category: Press Release
Advancing Justice Condemns Termination of TPS for Haiti, Calls on Congress to Provide a Solution
The decision to terminate the TPS designation for Haiti is yet another in a long line of attacks on immigrant communities. Stripping more than 55,000 Haitians of temporary status and work authorization will result in family separation and hardship and benefits no one.
Advancing Justice Condemns the Administration’s Termination of DACA
DACA is a humane and common-sense policy solution that has a firm legal basis. For the past five years, Advancing Justice has fought for and served thousands of Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino, African and other DACA applicants and recipients, and we are appalled by the president’s lack of humanity and compassion.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice, the CAIR, and NIAC Action Condemn the Government’s Attempt to Make the “Backdoor Muslim Ban” Permanent
Asian Americans Advancing Justice (“Advancing Justice”), the Council on American-Islamic Relations (“CAIR”), and NIAC Action strongly condemn the federal government’s proposal to make its “Backdoor Muslim Ban” permanent, and announce the launch of web portals to facilitate public comment.
TRUST Act Signed into Law in Illinois
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner (R) signed the Illinois TRUST Act (SB 31) into law this morning, enacting the nation’s strongest state-level due process protections for immigrants who fear any interaction with local police could result in deportation.