Immigration and Immigrant Rights
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Condemns Public Charge Rule Changes
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a final rule making sweeping changes to the "public charge" test that will disproportionately block immigrants of color from obtaining lawful permanent residency, also known as green cards, inhibit immigrant workers and foreign students from extending or changing their visas, and undermine the ability of green card holders to re-enter the U.S. if they have spent more than 6 months abroad.
Attack on WWII Filipino Veterans Is Unpatriotic and Inhumane
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Washington, D.C. — Today, the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) announced its intention to end the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole program and the Haitian Family Reunification Parole program. Individuals with approved family-based immigrant petitions and who qualify for these programs have been authorized to enter the United States while waiting for their green card to become available.
The National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act, or the “NO BAN Act,” was introduced on April 10, 2019, by Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE). The bill would repeal each iteration of the Muslim Ban, the Refugee and Asylum Bans, and further prevent the issuance of similar bans in the future that target immigrants based on religion or national origin. Download the factsheet for more information about the legislation and why it would help communities.
Advancing Justice | AAJC Files New Documents in Census Court Case and Calls for End to Government Games With 2020 Census
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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Commerce refused to enter a joint stipulation with the plaintiffs of Lupe v. Ross et al. as requested by U.S. District Court Judge George J. Hazel. The government had until 2:00 p.m. today and instead is using its time to delay the inevitable.
Maryland Court Pushes Up Deadline for Government Response to 2020 Census Citizenship Question In Light of Contradictory Statements
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. District Court Judge Hazel told the government-defendants in no uncertain terms that by Friday, 2:00 p.m. EST, the parties must return to court for one of two results: either the government enters into a formal agreement on a permanent decision not to include a citizenship question on Census 2020, or the LUPE et. al. v. Ross et. al. plaintiffs move forward with scheduling discovery and further litigation of Plaintiffs' intentional discrimination and civil conspiracy claims.
Maryland Court Asks Commerce Department to “Go On the Record” To Confirm No Further Pursuit of Citizenship Question
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(WASHINGTON D.C.) – After the Department of Commerce stated that it will print the form without the citizenship question, U.S. District Court Judge George J. Hazel in Maryland asked the U.S. Department of Commerce to confirm that it has given up its fight entirely to include a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. The Commerce Department has until Monday, July 8th, to respond.
Inside the Numbers: How Immigration Shapes Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
Advancing Justice | AAJC (Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-LA present Inside the Numbers: How Immigration Shapes Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities. The report goes in depth into Asian American and Pacific Islander community demographics, including contributions to the U.S. economy.
U.S. Supreme Court to Take Up DACA Case
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June 28, 2019—Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Supreme Court agreed today to hear three of the Trump Administration’s appeals of decisions that block the Administration from terminating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). Currently, the federal government is under court order to accept and process renewal applications, but it is not accepting new applications.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice, an affiliation of five civil rights organizations, responds with the following statement:
New Report Goes Behind the Numbers to Convey The Facts About Immigration
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Advancing Justice | AAJC (Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC) and Advancing Justice-LA (Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles) release a new report today, Inside the Numbers: How Immigration Shapes Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities, which details the diversity of the immigrant population within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, including contributions to the U.S. economy.
Inside the Numbers: How Immigration Shapes Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
Advancing Justice | AAJC (Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-LA present Inside the Numbers: How Immigration Shapes Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities The report goes in depth into Asian American and Pacific Islander community demographics, including contributions to the U.S. economy.