Video from this weekend shows ICE detaining a half-naked, elderly Hmong man at gunpoint in St. Paul, Minnesota. ICE drove him around, questioned him, and only after fingerprinting him confirmed that he was a U.S. citizen with no criminal background. sahanjournal.com/immigration/...

"The 5 deaths of Asian nationals in ICE custody in 2025 are not just isolated tragedies...Language barriers, delayed medical care and a lack of transparency inside detention centers have already had fatal consequences..."

State legislatures are reviving discriminatory land laws that place Asian Americans and people of Asian descent under undue suspicion. CAPAC members met with @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social and @aaldef.bsky.social to discuss how we can fight against these xenophobic alien land laws.

Two years ago today, New Jersey enacted the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights—a law that ensures critical protections for workers in the state, including the right to written contracts in English and the native language of the worker. But long, complex documents can still be a barrier.

Abolish ICE. AALDEF issued the following statement in response to the heinous murder of a woman in Minneapolis by ICE. "ICE is a dangerous, violent agency that tears families apart and kills people.”

"Annie Lo, one of the report’s coauthors & staff attorney at AALDEF, credited NYC's rent regulation laws for the stark difference. But she said newer luxury developments around the neighborhood in Manhattan are exponentially higher than the area’s median rent, even for supposedly affordable units."

As we head into 2026, manifesting the strength and courage we need as we continue the fight to keep our community safe and whole. Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

"This racist mob operated with reckless disregard for the truth, likely because they knew that Islamophobia enjoys near-total impunity in the United States," writes @jeetheer.bsky.social on the powerful government figures who falsely accused a queer, Palestinian student of the shootings at Brown.

“It’s really a pattern of the Trump administration going through country by country, ending protections for non-White immigrants in the U.S...We’re challenging this both on the basis of the process not being followed, but also on the basis of this being discriminatory,” said Dinesh Mccoy, AALDEF.

“I cannot return to Burma.” For thousands of Burmese people here, the Trump admin’s decision to terminate TPS is a matter of safety and freedom. With the end of TPS for Burma, nearly 4,000 people could lose legal protection and face deportation to a warzone, tearing families apart and risking lives.

“Sometimes I feel like I'm just a number,” said Nina, a medical professional from Burma now in the U.S. Read more about our case with @refugeeassistance on behalf of Nina and 4000 other Burmese TPS holders at risk of being deported to a warzone. www.newsweek.com/burmese-migr...

NY Gaming Commission just approved a casino & luxury hotel next to Flushing, despite overwhelming community opposition.

We remember the powerful life and legacy of documentary filmmaker Christine Choy. Christine’s trailblazing career spanned 50 years with more than 80 films, including her Oscar-nominated documentary, “Who Killed Vincent Chin,” which persists as required viewing for any student of AsAm history.

New Jersey voters deserve the best protections when exercising their right to vote. AALDEF urges @speakercoughlin.bsky.social & @govmurphy.bsky.social to come together to pass and enact the John Lewis Voter Empowerment Act (S3009/A4083) ASAP. ALL voters deserve the highest level of protections.

We have no time to waste in the fight to protect Black New Jersey voters from discrimination at the ballot box. @speakercoughlin.bsky.social & @govmurphy.bsky.social: let's pass & enact the John Lewis Voter Empowerment Act as swiftly as possible. Justice for New Jersey voters cannot wait.

AALDEF Report: Gentrification over the past decade has driven the displacement of Asians in Chinatowns in the Northeast. Our land use survey of Chinatowns in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia reveals how outdated zoning laws are leaving residents and small businesses vulnerable.

AALDEF and AAF's 2025 Asian American Exit poll revealed ongoing, targeted harassment faced by Asian communities across New York. 📊 1 in 4 people reported experiencing harassment or violence based on race, ethnicity, or religion in the past two years.

Amidst the relentless attacks on democracy and our communities, this is a win worth celebrating. It’s also a reminder of what we can accomplish in coalition.

Future political campaigns should take note. Zohran Mamdani’s victory shows what’s possible when candidates take every community seriously—meeting people where they are, listening to their priorities, and investing in multilingual, culturally competent outreach that makes everyone feel seen.

BREAKING: A federal appeals court refused to block a discriminatory Florida housing law that targets immigrants from China. SB264 harkens back to the racist alien laws that a century ago told generations of Asian Americans we did not belong. But we remain, and we're fighting back.

Polling Location Update – Flushing, Queens We’ve been informed that Google Maps lists the Latimer Community Center polling site incorrectly. ❌ Incorrect: 139-10 34th Ave ✅ Correct: 34-30 137th Street, Queens, NY A map correction has been submitted, but please plan accordingly. #Vote

Tune in here, where AALDEF will be sharing updates on voter issues our poll monitors are observing. #ElectionDay

The promise of the Voting Rights Act remains unfinished — but your voice can help fulfill it. Make your vote and voice heard tomorrow, November 4, on Election Day. #Vote #ElectionDay

In its analysis of a survey of Lyft/Uber drivers in NYC, @aaldef.bsky.social found that the rideshare companies deactivated hundreds of drivers with no notice, no due process, and no effective way to appeal. Read the full report: bit.ly/AALDEFReport... @nytwa.bsky.social

Election Day is 6 days away and AALDEF is gearing up to protect the Asian vote! We will be on the ground in NY, NJ and VA conducting the nation’s largest and longest-running Asian American exit poll, as well as monitoring polling sites for compliance. Volunteer today! bit.ly/VolunteerAAL...

On Tuesday, just blocks from AALDEF’s office in NYC, ICE stormed into the heart of Chinatown, terrorizing our community in broad daylight. ICE is already promising more raids, but we’re gearing up to fight back harder than ever. Can you contribute to power the fight? bit.ly/AALDEFGiveTo...

“These raids aren’t about law enforcement—they’re about racialized persecution and the intimidation and disappearance of our communities.” Read AALDEF’s full statement in response to the ICE raid in New York City’s Chinatown this afternoon.

🎉VICTORY!🎉 Today, the New York State Court of Appeals reversed the termination of CFR client Mr. Z's parental rights because the foster agency failed to demonstrate that it had made diligent efforts to reunify Mr. Z and his son before seeking to terminate their relationship.

AALDEF wishes you a Shubh Deepawali (शुभ दीपावली) – Happy Diwali! 🪔 Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Today reminds us that every act of kindness, justice, and love adds light to the world. ✨

Today the Supreme Court will determine whether communities of color across the country can have meaningful representation at all levels of government. The promise of the VRA and our right to a free, fair, and representative democracy hangs in the balance. Learn more about what is at stake.

Tomorrow, October 15, join AALDEF in rallying at the U.S. Supreme Court at 9 AM ET while NAACP Legal Defense Fund presents arguments. Louisiana v. Callais is about more than just maps. It is about the future of our multi-racial democracy. Here’s what YOU can do to help us spread the word.

Today we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day—celebrating the ones here before and with us still. We must continue fighting alongside Native communities for equity, justice, and meaningful solidarity.

New York is in a mental health crisis, and jail is NOT mental health care. Thousands with mental illness are jailed instead of treated, fueling repeat arrests and record-high suicides. Join us tmrw Oct 10 at 9 AM across 250 Broadway for a rally & Senate hearing on the Treatment Court Expansion Act

BREAKING: Civil Rights groups @aaldef.bsky.social, @latinojustice.bsky.social & @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social urge SCOTUS to hear a case from Native Tribes in North Dakota fighting unfair redistricting & voter suppression. Read the full press release here: www.aaldef.org/press-releas...

The Trump administration announced it is cutting federal education funding for minority-serving institutions (MSIs)—colleges and universities that enroll large numbers of Asian, Latino, Black, or Native American students from low-income families. www.theeduledger.com/leadership-p...

Election day is coming fast upon us, and we need your help in Massachusetts, Michigan, and New York to protect Asian voters and amplify our voices! When we vote locally, we choose the leaders who will make decisions about the place we call home. Sign up and learn more at bit.ly/VolunteerAAL....

트럼프 행정부는 조지아의 한 공장에서 약 500 명에 달하는 한인과 라틴계 근로자들을 구금했고, 이 급습은 역대 최대 규모입니다. 지금 행동에 나서서 피해를 입은 커뮤니티를 지지하고, 이민자 커뮤니티를 대신하여 책임 있는 조치를 강력히 요구하여 주십시오.

The Trump admin detained nearly 500 Korean and Latino people from a factory in Georgia — its largest ICE raid to date. Take action now to support the affected communities and demand accountability on behalf of our immigrant communities.

Immigrants are 19% of the labor force, yet they are often denied the same rights as workers born in the U.S. All workers regardless of immigration status have the right to their wages, the right to organize, the right to safety, and the right to be free from discrimination. #KnowYourRights #LaborDay

NEW: Broad coalition of 70+ orgs applaud Governor Kathy Hochul for granting pardons for 13 New Yorkers and urge her to use her clemency power in these urgent times amidst Trump's anti-immigrant deportation agenda: www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/70-organizat...

On Tuesday, AALDEF and @latinojustice.bsky.social submitted a brief in support of Black and Latino voters in a critical redistricting case in New York. The defendant is the town of Newburgh, whose at-large election scheme discriminates against racial minorities. www.aaldef.org/press-releas...

#RememberOakCreek by honoring the seven lives lost on this day in 2012—Paramjit Kaur Saini, Sita Singh, Ranjit Singh, Prakash Singh, Suveg Singh Khattra, Satwant Singh Kaleka, and Baba Punjab Singh—and standing united in our opposition to violent hate and bigotry.

With SCOTUS’s decision in Trump v CASA, the administration has been emboldened in its campaign to strip children of the Constitutional right to birthright citizenship. Despite several injunctions issued by federal courts, some children born in this country are now at risk of becoming stateless.

Zohran Mamdani is the presumptive Democratic nominee for NYC mayor. If elected in November, Mamdani would be the city’s first Muslim and Asian American mayor. gothamist.com/news/nyc-pri...

Last month, we launched "the Amplifier," a new monthly e-mail briefing that rounds up the latest news about how policy, politics, and the law are impacting Asian Americans. Sign up for AALDEF's email list here: www.aaldef.org/take-action/...

Before the recent Supreme Court decision on employment discrimination gets misused—intentionally or unintentionally—to back further away from principles of diversity, equity & inclusion read LDF’s statement on what the Court did & didn’t do in Ames v. Ohio. www.naacpldf.org/press-releas...

Today, we released a statement in response to the Trump administration’s proclamation instituting a travel ban on 12 countries and onerous restrictions on 7 other countries. This travel ban is a blatant act of hate, but we will not stop fighting back against their white supremacist agenda.

The Trump admin announced it will begin “aggressively” revoking visas from Chinese students: www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/u...

Congratulations to AALDEF's executive director Bethany Li on being named one of the 2025 PoliticsNY and amNY AAPI Power Players! 👏🎉 politicsny.com/power-lists/...

#NEJAD2025 honorees @georgetakei.bsky.social and Rev. Jesse Jackson are in the building!    Tonight, we honor their decades of fearless activism in the name of civil rights.