Protecting the civil and human rights of Asian Americans in Georgia and the Southeast.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta is the first and largest nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the civil rights of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) and Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian (AMEMSA) communities in Georgia and the Southeast. Founded in 2010 as the Asian American Legal Advocacy Center (AALAC), our organization became part of the national Asian Americans Advancing Advancing Justice affiliation in 2014.
Our Work
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Policy Advocacy
We defend, protect, and advance the rights of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, Native Hawaiians and other immigrants at all levels of government.
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Civic Engagement & Organizing
We aim to build a community-centered movement to affect long-term shifts in power, behavior, and culture.
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Impact Litigation
We investigate and pursue civil rights litigation that seeks to protect and empower immigrants, refugees, and people of color.
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Legal Services
We provide comprehensive, high-quality immigration legal services to immigrant communities in Georgia.
