CAPAC members mark anniversary of the Murder of Vincent Chin
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 19, 2018) — Tuesday marked the 36th anniversary of the racially motivated murder of Vincent Chin on June 23, 1982. During a period of strong anti-Asian sentiment[…]
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CAPAC members denounce Department of Commerce appeal of Sherry Chen Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 19, 2018) — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in response to the Department of Commerce’s decision to appeal a[…]
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AAAJ condemns unilateral slashing of asylum protections
Washington, D.C. (June 12, 2018) — U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday overturned the Board of Immigration Appeals’ (BIA) decision in Matter of A-B-. In his ruling, Sessions dismantled longstanding asylum protections for[…]
Gabbard: Diplomatic talks must continue to achieve denuclearization of North Korea
Washington, D.C. (June 12, 2018) — Following President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un’s agreement committing to the denuclearization of North Korea, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) released the following statement urging continued[…]
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Parents show support for Jay Xiong
My name is Va and I am Jay Xiong’s father. I came to this country in my twenties as a refugee fleeing war. During the Vietnam War, I and countless[…]
Legal and policy describing White House statements on unaccompanied children: ‘Lies’
Washington, D.C. (May 29, 2018) — Following the Trump administration’s press briefing on the “border crisis and the Democrat loopholes that drive it,” legal and policy experts hosted a call[…]
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New ‘Poor People’s Campaign’ revives Dr. King’s vision
By Clarence Hightower, Ph.D. The Anti-Poverty Soldier I must remind you that a starving child is violence. Suppressing a culture is violence. Neglecting school children is violence. Punishing a mother[…]
CAPAC chair statement on Immigrant Heritage Month
Washington, D.C. (June 1, 2018) — To commemorate Immigrant Heritage Month, which is observed throughout June to celebrate our diversity as a nation of immigrants, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair[…]
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Lawmakers applaud Minnesota Governor’s veto of anti-protest bill
St. Paul, Minn. (May 20, 2018) — The People of Color & Indigenous Caucus are applauding Minn. Gov. Mark Dayton’s Saturday evening veto letter for HF 390, a bill to increase penalties for non-violent protesters[…]
Responses to US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal
Pulling Out of Iran Deal Escalates Nuclear Threat, CAP’s Kelly Magsamen Says Washington, D.C. – After President Donald Trump took steps to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, Kelly Magsamen,[…]
