The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles County (apaba.org) is hosting an evening of dining and discussion on May 18 to reflect on the Trump Administration’s first 100 days. How have the Trump Administration’s policies affected the AAPI community, … Continue reading 100 Days Later: APA Perspectives on the Trump Administration
From an email today by Kal Penn and Organizing for Action: The White House just issued a new version of their earlier travel ban targeting Muslims and refugees. Remember the one that was halted by the courts because it’s almost … Continue reading Kal Penn: The administration’s latest actions on immigration
Asian Pacific Americans for Progress is proud to join more than 100 AAPI organizations in a statement authored by the the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance.
Continue reading “As Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, We Will Resist”
Email today from Advancing Justice: Today, President Trump issued an executive order banning immigrants and refugees from predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States. “We condemn today’s executive orders condoning fear and ignorance in the name of national security,” … Continue reading Advancing Justice Condemns Executive Order Banning Immigrants and Refugees
An email today from 18MR: It’s only been six days since Trump took the White House and we’ve already seen Executive Order after Executive Order fulfilling his divisive and unjust campaign promises. Our Congressional leaders have been capitulating on legislation … Continue reading Join 18MR to Resist for 100 Days
South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), a national South Asian advocacy organization, is outraged at the latest Executive Orders issued by President Trump. Today’s announcement on immigration effectively shuts down our borders, threatens state and local policies that protect and … Continue reading SAALT Condemns President Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Executive Orders
A resolution introduced by Illinois State Representative Theresa Mah honoring Fred T. Korematsu passed the state House today by acclamation. Theresa’s shepherding of the Korematsu resolution was unusual in its speed. Measures honoring individuals with days are usually referred to committees. … Continue reading Korematsu Resolution by Rep. Theresa Mah Passes Illinois State House
The National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC), the Korean Resource Center (KRC) and the Korean American Resource & Cultural Center (KRCC) reject the Trump administration’s decision to begin construction of a U.S. – Mexico border wall, ramp up … Continue reading NAKASEC, KRC, KRCC: We Will Keep All Families Together, Safe and Strong
The new administration announced today the signing of several inhumane and draconian executive orders intended to endanger immigrants and create fear in immigrant communities. The executive orders include a promise to withhold federal funding to sanctuary cities, triple the number … Continue reading Advancing Justice Condemns Executive Orders on Immigration
Congressman Ted W. Lieu of Los Angeles, Calif., announced today that he has started a “Cloud of Illegitimacy Clock” on Donald Trump’s continual violation of Article 1, Section 9 of the Constitution of the United States of America. “The second after Donald Trump … Continue reading Congressman Lieu Starts ‘Illegitimacy Clock’ on Trump
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal of Washington State posted a note on Facebook today about her background as an immigrant, the new President, the movement, and the march. I am not in Washington, D.C. today for Trump’s inauguration ceremonies. Instead, I’m back … Continue reading Rep. Pramila Jayapal: ‘Our movement is stronger than hate’
Congressman Mark Takano of Inland Empire, California, today shared with his constituents his reasons for not attending the inauguration. Tomorrow I will not be attending the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. Many of you expressed support for that decision, others … Continue reading Rep. Mark Takano: ‘Why I’m not attending the inauguration’
