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In Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Thu, 01/14/2010 - 15:43

On December 15, 2009, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) strongly supported the introduction of comprehensive immigration reform legislation by Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR ASAP), H.R.


No Stranger to Family Immigration

Mon, 08/24/2009 - 07:53

This post is part of a series to publicize the National Asian American Week of Action, a collaborative mobilization with the Asian American Institute of Chicago, Ill, Asian Law Caucus of SF, Asian American Justice Center, South Asian Americans Leading Together, Kaya Inc, National Federation of Filipino American Associations, OCA-Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans, Hmong National Development, Inc. and Japanese American Citizens League.


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API Groups Participate in California Immigrant Day of Service

Thu, 08/20/2009 - 17:19

At the beginning of the summer, President Obama championed a national service initiative, “United We Serve.” Designed to highlight and celebrate the service volunteers provide, Obama challenged the nation to join in a summer of service with the belief that everyone is capable of volunteering time and energy to help and service the community.

 


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The Asian American and Pacific Islander Stake in Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Tue, 08/18/2009 - 14:34

The urgency for comprehensive immigration reform in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities is well demonstrated when we consider the flaws in the current system. Without comprehensive immigration reform, we leave 1.5 million undocumented AAPIs at risk for exploitation; prolong the wait time for reuniting families; allow the due process rights of our community members to take a back seat in the face of deportation-driven enforcement; and ignore the severe lack of services to our immigrant communities.


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How Much Longer Can We Wait for Immigration Reform?

Mon, 08/17/2009 - 22:14

For nearly a decade, reforming our broken immigration system has been a central concern of immigrant communities, including Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Despite several heated rounds of debate, legislators have been locked in a stalemate and unable to move forward a comprehensive reform package. 

 


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