A federal judge has paused the administration’s termination of TPS for Burma. Burmese nationals with TPS will keep deportation protections while the case continues. The court echoed what Advancing Justice–AAJC has said: this was a baseless, racist and cruel policy. Read More: bit.ly/3LPopcH

Despite documented harms, last week the House passed a DHS funding bill that gives billions more to ICE and CBP, without meaningful oversight. Tell the Senate: no more funding for dangerous immigration enforcement. Take action here: bit.ly/ice-cbp-out

CAPAC Chair @meng.house.gov, Chair Emerita @chu.house.gov, and CAPAC member @liccardo.house.gov mark three years since the Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay shootings:

We remember the seven farmworkers tragically killed on Jan 23, 2023, in Half Moon Bay: Zhishen Liu & Aixiang Zhang, Qizhong Cheng & Jingzhi Lu, Marciano Martinez Jimenez, Yetao Bing, and Jose Romero Perez. Their lives and families remain in our hearts.

We need oversight and a cut in funding for anti-immigrant enforcement, not more funding and more deaths. Lawmakers need to hear from you why funding for immigration enforcement is harmful for our communities. Take action here: bit.ly/4bK32DV

Join us today at 11am ET as John C. Yang, President & Executive Director, joins civil rights, faith, business, legal, and democracy leaders to reconvene the Demand Diversity Roundtable, one year after its launch, as attacks on DEI intensify. Register & tune in: bit.ly/4pVoZU6

On Jan. 14, the State Department indefinitely paused immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, including many Asian nations, an unprecedented and cruel attack on congressionally established immigration pathways. Read our statement: bit.ly/4r2nc0G

Starting 10 AM ET: Civil rights and Latino groups call for congressional oversight of violent immigration campaigns. Our President & CEO John C. Yang urges urgent action to protect civil rights. Watch live: www.youtube.com/c/UnidosUS

New on the Blog: “We Need Representation Everywhere” 670K federal workers were furloughed last year. Hear how Asian American employees like Irene navigate job instability, DEI attacks, and layoffs while fighting for representation. Read more: bit.ly/3YYzH1j

Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC condemns the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal ICE agent in Minneapolis, calls for a full, independent investigation, and demands accountability and transparency for the victim’s family and affected communities.

ICE HAS BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS! Today in South Minneapolis, an ICE agent fatally shot a woman. We are deeply saddened at today’s incident as our communities reach a new, disheartening level of trauma. Take care of yourselves, each other, and show up in the ways you can.

The ACLU of Minnesota is devastated by this morning’s news that ICE shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, and is calling for an immediate and transparent investigation into the shooting.

"This is not immigration enforcement nor is it law enforcement. This is the kind of behavior we expect from a dangerous and authoritarian regime, not the United States of America. aflcio.mn/49szSXl

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s executive order is Islamophobic, unconstitutional, and sets a dangerous precedent.

The Dream Act has just been reintroduced in the US Senate! Immigrant communities deserve stability, safety and a real pathway to citizenship. Text DREAM Act to 787-57 & send a letter to your Senators and demand they co-sponsor the DREAM Act!  unitedwedre.am/dreamact 

Congress reintroduced the AI Civil Rights Act today. Advancing Justice | AAJC supports this step to ensure accountable, transparent, and fair AI. Take action: contact your members of Congress. Toolkit: www.lawyerscommittee.org/ai-civil-rig...

Our 2025 Youth Ambassadors Cohort wrapped their AI-focused projects! 14 student leaders explored how AI impacts AAPI communities—from immigration to campus surveillance—and created tools to support their communities. Read more: bit.ly/482QAgz #YouthAmbassadors #AIandEquity

Advancing Justice | AAJC and AJSOCAL dove into the FBI's latest data on anti-Asian hate in our latest report. asianresourcehub.org was also updated to include the data. The report can be viewed here: tinyurl.com/3hpmbbp5

Governor Abbott’s Islamophobic attacks threaten the freedoms of us all.  

AAJC President John C. Yang testified before Congress on the importance of an accurate census. Every person counts — it shapes representation, funding, and democracy. Watch the full testimony: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJbt...

Happening now: Advancing Justice | AAJC President John Yang testifies at the “Enumeration or Estimation” hearing. Accurate census data = representation, resources, rights. Watch live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJbt...  

Bruce Lee to be featured on 2026 USPS Forever Stamp  nwasianweekly.com/2025/11/bruc...  #representationmatters 

Medgar Evers, WWII veteran & NAACP’s first Mississippi field secretary, fought segregation and championed voting rights. His assassination in 1963 shocked the nation—but his courage still fuels the fight for justice. #MedgarEvers #CivilRights #JusticeForAll

On October 31, L.A. federal court issued a ruling in League of Women Voters Education Fund v. Trump, permanently blocking a provision of an executive order that sought to require showing a document proving citizenship when registering to vote. Read our statement here: tinyurl.com/mr25f6an

We are horrified by the anti-Asian violence that occurred in NYC on Oct. 29. Leaders everywhere must work to improve hate crime response and prevention. Instances of anti-Asian hate can be reported at StandAgainstHatred.org.

On October 7, 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unlawfully arrested and detained Yaakub Vijandre at gunpoint, a Filipino American advocate and photojournalist. Read our full statement on the unfolding situation below.

Happy Bandi Chhor Divas!

Happy Diwali!

We condemn the hateful rhetoric exposed in the Young Republicans group chat, and the Vice President’s dismissal of bipartisan outrage. Extremism should never be normalized. We call on all leaders to reject hate and uphold the principles that make our democracy strong. shorturl.at/FQRjL

The right to vote is the cornerstone of American democracy, and the VRA is one of our strongest tools for protecting it. Louisiana v. Callais is not just about the state of Louisiana. It is about whether communities of color across the country can have meaningful and fair representation.

Congratulations to the 2025 Norman Y. Mineta Spirit Award recipient Andre de las Alas.

Congratulations to the 2025 American Courage Award recipients.

The American Courage Awards are underway!

Thank you to Neha Kumar, Washington, DC’s 2025 Youth Poet Laureate for her spoken word performance tonight.

Congratulations to the 2025 Changemaker Award recipients, Asian Americans United and Asian Texans for Justice.

Watch the American Courage Awards tonight at 6:00 PM! Join us in honoring leaders who are forging paths of power and justice in our communities. Livestream here: americancourageawards.org #AmericanCo#AmericanCouragem#LiveStreamA#JusticeInAction

“‘The new family separation crisis’: More than 100 US citizen kids left stranded by ICE enforcement …,” CNN bit.ly/3VP0xHt

“DHS should respect parental rights,” letter to the editor in The Washington Post, authored by Wendy Cervantes of CLASP. bit.ly/4nZ7Lod

Join us for a free virtual training hosted in partnership with Right To Be! Learn the 5Ds of Bystander Intervention and gain practical tools to help create safer, more inclusive communities for everyone. Register today: bit.ly/4874zSV

Join us in honoring the 2025 Changemaker Award recipients, leaders who are forging paths of power and justice in our communities. Learn more about their incredible work and how you can support their mission: bit.ly/2025changema... Secure your spot: bit.ly/2025ACATickets #ChangemakerAward #ACA

Each year, AAJC presents the American Courage Award to honor extraordinary commitment to civil rights. This year, we recognize four law firms for their courage, integrity & defense of due process and equal protection. Learn more in our latest blog post: bit.ly/ACAcivilrigh...

Noah Baron, Assistant Director of Litigation at Advancing Justice | AAJC, will speak at @cairnational.bsky.social’s 2025 Policy & Leadership Conference in DC. Theme: Resilience, Resistance & Renewal: Charting a Just Future.

Big congrats to Sim Singh Attariwala, Director of our Anti-Hate Program, for being selected as 1 of 10 leaders in the inaugural Aspen Digital #AspenCommunityTech Initiative! Sim’s work combats hate and builds safer digital spaces for AANHPI communities. bit.ly/46kqJ1B

Late last night, a federal court effectively allowed the United States and Ghanaian government to send them West African immigrants who were unlawfully detained to situations of imminent danger. Read our response here: shorturl.at/Vn5Ze

Voting is one of the most powerful ways we can shape the future. This #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, take the time to get registered—and make your voice count by casting your vote. bit.ly/2025nvrdreg

It’s National Voter Registration Day! Take 30 seconds to check your registration status, register to vote, or reshare this post to encourage your friends to do the same! bit.ly/2025nvrdreg #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady

Lawsuit says U.S. deported migrants to Ghana to sidestep restrictions: @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social says this is an alarming practice by the Trump Administration and we hope for swift action to protect our clients. wapo.st/3IaBjjE

Leadership, advocacy, and impact matter now more than ever. The American Courage Awards honor individuals driving change and leading with integrity in their communities and beyond. Join us in recognizing these trailblazers—register today: americancourageawards.org

Huge congrats to Andrew de las Alas, the 2025 Norman Y. Mineta Spirit Award honoree! From championing AAPI youth in Missouri to helping pass HB 1051, his leadership is shaping the future. #AAPIPride

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the Trump Admin’s attempt to use the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan immigrants without due process. AAJC calls on the Administration to accept the ruling, abandon harmful policies, and end rhetoric that targets immigrant communities.