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The Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg Means America’s Vote Becomes Ever More Important
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is sending shockwaves across America. As the nation mourns, a new battle on Capitol Hill looms, as many expect some in Congress to exploit this national loss for partisan gain.
John C. Yang, president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC releases the following statement in response:
A new national survey of Asian-American voters released on Tuesday found that a majority of Asian-Americans were more enthusiastic about voting this fall than in past elections and that, as a group, they overwhelmingly supported Joseph R. Biden Jr. over President Trump.
House passes measure condemning anti-Asian discrimination amid the COVID-19 pandemic
WASHINGTON – The House passed a measure Thursday condemning anti-Asian bigotry and discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statement By Advancing Justice | AAJC on House Resolution 908
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass H.RES. 908, which condemns all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19, introduced by Representative Grace Meng (D-NY) and co-sponsored by more than 150 members.
John C. Yang, president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC releases the following statement in response:
Head of Advancing Justice | AAJC To Speak at 2020 Commitment March
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Washington, D.C. — Today, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC President and Executive Director, John C. Yang will be a speaker at the “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks” Commitment March in solidarity for African Americans call for equity, an end to police brutality, and to honor the victims of police violence.
Advancing Justice – AAJC and Advancing Justice – ALC Submit Bold Legal Claim of Government Profiling Against Chinese Community
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(Kansas City, KS) – Advancing Justice – AAJC and Advancing Justice – ALC filed an amicus brief today in United States v. Tao, providing significant evidence of racial profiling against Asian American and immigrant scientists and researchers.
Concern for the younger generation: The targeting and profiling of Chinese and Asian Americans and immigrants
Advancing Justice | AAJC and Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus Seek FOIA Records from CBP
FOIA for CBP Records Related to Enforcement, Treatment, and Denial of Admissions of Students with Connections to China
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Asian Law Caucus submitted this Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all records relating to the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) enforcement, treatment, and denial of admissions of students with connections to China.
As Trump Doubles Down on Racist Rhetoric at Tulsa Rally, Advancing Justice | AAJC and Hollaback! Train More than 10,000 to Address Anti-Asian and Anti-Asian American Harassment
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Washington, D.C. — This weekend President Donald Trump used derogatory names for the Coronavirus and doubled down on other racist rhetoric during his rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Repeated use of terms like Kung Flu and Chinese virus, against the advice of public health officials who urge us to use the correct terms “coronavirus” and “COVID-19”, has led the Asian American community to continue to experience harassment, discrimination, and violence in relation to COVID-19. In response to concerns about increased attacks, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC and Hollaback!