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Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC Applauds Supreme Court Decision in Lee v. U.S.
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Washington, DC — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Lee v. United States, reinforcing protections for legal permanent residents in criminal proceedings. This decision has the potential to save thousands of legal permanent residents who received erroneous advice about immigration consequences from counsel, and as a result, faced mandatory deportation following plea bargains.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that The Slants, an Asian American rock band, has the right to use its name even if some consider it a slur.
Organizations Applaud U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Naturalization Case
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WASHINGTON, DC – Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC (Advancing Justice | AAJC) and the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund applaud the unanimous decision of the U.S. Supreme Court today in Maslenjak v. United States. The Court acted to protect the rights of naturalized U.S. citizens and those who are pursuing citizenship status, ruling that a non-material misstatement in an applicant’s naturalization process cannot be the basis for denaturalization.
National Asian American Civil Rights Organization Disappointed by U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Trademark Case
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Washington, D.C. – Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC (Advancing Justice | AAJC) and 11 Asian American organizations are deeply disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today in the Matal v. Tam (formerly Lee v. Tam) trademark case.
Undocumented children and the children of undocumented parents in schools have the right to an education. Download the fact sheet for more information, and read our blog to learn more about the history of Asian Americans in the fight to desegregate schools in the United States.
The Supreme Court appeared unconvinced Wednesday that the government should be able to strip a naturalized immigrant of their citizenship for having made any false statements during the naturalization process, regardless of their relevance.
Chief Justice John Roberts said that, under the government’s reading of naturalization laws, he could be stripped of his citizenship for having answered no when asked on the naturalization form, “Have you ever committed, assisted in committing, or attempted to commit a crime or offense for which you were not arrested?"
Chicago, April 26 (IANS) The United States Supreme Court is to begin hearing oral arguments on April 26 in a case which could set a precedent in the revocation of American citizenship of naturalized citizens and is of paramount significance to thousands of Indian residents.
In Maslenjak v. United States, the Supreme Court will determine if an "immaterial false statement or omission in an immigration document or status proceeding" can lead to criminal prosecution and revocation of citizenship.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Applauds Federal Court Decision Blocking Trump’s Anti-Sanctuary Orders
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Washington, DC – U.S. District Court Judge William Orrick issued a nationwide preliminary injunction yesterday blocking the Trump administration from carrying out provisions in a January 25th executive order that threaten to cut federal grants to local and state governments that have been deemed to be “sanctuary jurisdictions.”
Asian Americans Advancing Justice, an affiliation of five civil rights organizations, applauds this injunction in the following statement.
Little Noticed Supreme Court Case Could Have Major Impact on Naturalized U.S. Citizens
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WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on April 26, 2017 in a case that has significance to millions of naturalized U.S. citizens. In Maslenjak v. United States, the Supreme Court will determine if an immaterial false statement or omission in an immigration document or status proceeding can lead to criminal prosecution and revocation of citizenship.
Maslenjak v. United States: Advancing Justice | AAJC And Seventy Organizations In Support of Petitioner
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC (Advancing Justice | AAJC) led a group of seventy organizations in filing an amicus brief about the Maslenjak v. United States case, citing its potential impact on current naturalized U.S. citizens and the chilling effect it could have on the 8.5 million adults who are eligible for naturalization.