Racial Justice
Reports: Violence Against Asian Americans
Matal v. Tam: Advancing Justice | AAJC And Civil Rights And Advocacy Groups In Support of Neither Party (formerly Lee v. Tam)
Sikh American Civil Rights Leader Sim J. Singh Attariwala Appointed Commissioner on DC Human Rights Commission
Sim J. Singh Attariwala, who serves as the Director of the Anti-Hate Program at Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, has been appointed as a Commissioner on the District of Columbia Human Rights Commission, marking a significant milestone for Sikh American representation in public service.
Civil and human rights organizations write to express opposition to harmful provisions included in Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
December 10, 2025
Dear Member of Congress,
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Condemns DC Attack, Decries Suspension Of Afghan Immigration, And Denounces Islamophobia
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Washington, D.C. — This week, a shooting in Washington, D.C. claimed the life of a National Guard member and left another critically injured. In response, the Trump administration announced a blanket suspension of all immigration requests from Afghan nationals.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice, a network of four independent Asian American civil rights organizations, issues the following statement:
American Courage Awards Celebrate AANHPI Bravery in Fight for Justice
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice – AAJC) will honor several organizations and individuals whose courage stands proud against systemic harm and injustice.
In its July 29, 2025 memo, rife with misrepresentations, the U.S. Department of Justice aims to chill colleges and universities from pursuing lawful activities that aim to advance racial equity, dismantle barriers to educational opportunity, and strengthen our campuses and our country as a whole. The memo implies that a college admissions essay prompt about an applicant’s lived experience, or their experience overcoming obstacles, may be unlawful because it “advantages those who discuss experiences intrinsically tied to protected characteristics” like race or gender.
What You Need to Know: The Department of Justice’s “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding on Unlawful Discrimination”
In another effort to carry out the Trump administration’s anti-equity agenda, on July 29, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding on Unlawful Discrimination” (the Memo) to all federal agencies. The Memo claims to prohibit diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts by organizations that receive federal funding, state and local governments, and public and private employers.
Submitted Testimony on Senate Hearing About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Enforcing Our Civil Rights Laws
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC (Advancing Justice | AAJC) submits this statement for the record in response to the hearing titled “Ending Illegal DEI Discrimination & Preferences: Enforcing Our Civil Rights Laws.” As a national organization committed to advancing civil and human rights for Asian Americans and other underserved communities, we strongly oppose efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives under the guise of enforcing civil rights.
This list includes all of our individual, foundation, corporate, and other community support. Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC gratefully acknowledges the numerous donations made in anonymity.