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The Nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General Threatens Civil Rights
A key responsibility of the attorney general is to oversee the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division — enforcing our nation’s civil rights laws and upholding the U.S. Constitution.
One month after the election of Donald Trump, Asian Americans Advancing Justice takes stock of the post-election landscape. While many details are not yet clear, we do have a sense of the looming challenges on civil rights and social justice issues. We examine what lays ahead for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities on issues such as DACA, deportations, targeting of Muslims, hate attacks, the Affordable Care Act, voting rights, educational access, and the 2020 Census. Follow-up webinars will be scheduled to focus specifically on each issue.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice ǀ AAJC Celebrates With Filipino World War II Veterans at the Passage of the Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015
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Mee Moua, president of Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, issued the following statement regarding the much-awaited passing of the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 in the House of Representatives this week:
“After tireless work from dedicated individuals and organizations, the U.S. Congress has passed the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act that will finally recognize the brave Filipino-American soldiers who fought for the United States during World War II.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC Announces Honorees For 2016 American Courage Awards
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC Announces Honorees
For American Courage Awards
Vanita Gupta, Ghazala and Khizr Khan, Jimmy Ferguson, and The Walt Disney Company Recognized at Advancing Justice | AAJC’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
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Voting Rights
We work to eliminate discriminatory barriers to voting, to enforce the Voting Rights Act (VRA) whenever necessary, and advocate for its restoration.
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Rooted in the dreams of immigrants and inspired by the promise of opportunity, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC (Advancing Justice | AAJC) advocates for an America in which all Americans can benefit equally from, and contribute to, the American dream. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. Advancing Justice | AAJC is a national 501 (c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 in Washington, D.C.