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Calls Needed Today to Advance Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Today Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) introduced the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR ASAP). Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Progressive Caucus all support CIR ASAP, which is this Congress’ first real step toward common sense reformation of our nation’s broken immigration system. 

President Obama Needs to Hear YOUR Voice!


Immigration Reform Promise Kept

CIR-A.S.A.P. Outlines a Progressive Vision and Workable Solution – Today, Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) took the first real step toward fixing our broken immigration system. Months in the making, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 addresses the concerns of the Asian American and other immigrant communities, reunites families, restores fairness to our labor markets, recognizes the contributions of immigrant workers and families and helps get the economy back on track.


Asian American 2010 Census Monitoring Project: Evaluation and Feedback

AALDEF, OCA, SAALT, NAKASEC, CAA, AAF, and ALC are helping the US Census Bureau effectively reach out to Asian Americans.  We aim to assess successes and problems in the Bureau’s 2010 Census plans and activities.  
 
Please take a few minutes to complete an on-line survey or/and participate in a national Asian American conference call evaluating the Census.  Please share your experiences in working with the Census Bureau so we can make concrete recommendations for improvement.