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Advancing Justice | AAJC Signs On To Letter Commending Efforts to Recognize Fred Korematsu as Civil Rights Hero
Dear Representative Takano, Senator Hirono, and Senator Duckworth,
We the undersigned 77 organizations write in strong support of your efforts to recognize Fred Korematsu’s legacy as a civil rights hero. Accordingly, we offer our endorsement and support for the reintroduction of the following legislation in the 119th Congress: (1) Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act; (2) Recognizing the importance of establishing a national "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution"; (3) Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act.
Trump Attempt to Blame Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies on Washington, D.C. Plane Crash Called Reprehensible by Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, American Airlines flight 5342 collided with a military United States Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan International Airport, tragically leaving no survivors from either craft. As families mourn and community members come together to search for answers, Trump callously used his podium time exploiting this horrific tragedy to perpetuate lies and discriminate against vulnerable communities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39), the First Vice-Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), introduced a legislative package to honor the life of civil rights icon Fred Korematsu. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
Washington, DC – More than 65 civil rights, labor, health, and other organizations, led by the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) and Military Reform Coalition, are calling Pete Hegseth “wholly unfit” to become the next Secretary of Defense.
In a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee ahead of today’s confirmation hearing for Hegseth, the groups outline concerns about his suitability for the role, citing a troubling history of misogyny, sexual harassment, and hostility against a diverse and inclusive military.
This is not the first time Texas has considered a state “alien land law.” Just last year, State Senator Lois Kolkhost (R) introduced S.B. 147, which is often cited as one of the first examples of modern land laws, introduced in response to what certain lawmakers perceived to be threats to the U.S. electrical grid. Prior to that, Texas has previously passed three versions of alien land laws in 1891, 1892, and 1921, the last of which was only formally repealed by the Texas state legislature in 1965.
Testimony: Hearing on “Promoting Opportunity: The Need for Targeted Federal Business Programs to Address Ongoing Racial Discrimination”
Government programs like the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program, and those provided by the Minority Business Development Agency (“MBDA”), are essential for remedying past discrimination against racial and ethnic minorities, including Asian Americans, helping the American economy thrive, and reinforcing our democracy. These programs ensure that minority-owned small businesses are able to survive and thrive, benefitting not only the businesses themselves but the communities they serve and the nation as a whole.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC Submits Letter Opposing Reauthorization of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party in Upcoming Congress
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, December 9, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice – AAJC), along with 52 undersigned civil rights organizations, submitted a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urging them to decline the reauthorization of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (Select Committee) in the upcoming 119th Congress.
Letter: In Opposition of the Reauthorization of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party
We at Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC and the 51 undersigned organizations are writing to express our strong opposition to a reauthorization of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (Select Committee) in the upcoming 119th Congress.
Advancing Justice | AAJC Opposes House-passed version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
As the Senate enters into conference to resolve the differences between the House-passed version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (H.R. 8070), and the bill passed out of the Senate Armed Services Committee (S. 4638), as well as the Manager’s Package (S. Amdt.
September 18, 2024
By Lindsay McKenzie
The House approved legislation last week that would reinstate the Department of Justice’s controversial China Initiative over the objections of critics who argue it was biased against Asian American academics. The bill passed on a vote of 237-180, with support from 214 Republicans and 23 Democrats.