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Georgia Largely Abandons Its Broken “Exact Match” Voter Registration Process
Georgia voters inaccurately flagged as non-citizens will still face problems when registering to vote
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Welcomes Legislation to Protect Immigrants
Today, Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced the 2019 Dream Act, and Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced the 2019 Secure Act.
Immigrant Rights Advocates Support Bill to Provide Driver’s Licenses for All
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta, Georgia Shift, and the Southern Poverty Law Center, in partnership with State Representative Bee Nguyen, will host a press conference on Tuesday, March 26, to introduce legislation that would expand access to driver's licenses for Georgia residents to strengthen families, improve public safety, and stimulate the economy.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Condemns Terrorist Attack on Muslim Worshippers in New Zealand
Yesterday in Christchurch, New Zealand, at least 49 of our Muslim brothers and sisters were killed while worshipping by a white supremacist in a terrorist attack and many more were injured.
Congress Must Pass the Dream and Promise Act to Protect DACA and TPS Recipients
The bill is an essential first step to protect immigrant communities
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Denounces White House Fiscal Year 2020 Budget
Urges Congress to Reduce Funding for Mass Detention, Deportations, and the Border Wall
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Opposes the President’s Illegal Vanity Wall
Today, President Trump declared a national emergency to build additional miles of destructive border wall, following Congress’ passage of a bill that allocates an additional $1.375 billion in wall funding.
Trump’s SOTU Address Not Reflective of American Values
In his State of the Union address last night, President Trump continued pushing the same anti-immigrant agenda that led to the barbaric policies that ripped apart thousands of children from their families at the southern border.
Community Groups and Organizations to Host a Town Hall on Gwinnett MARTA Referendum
Impacted community members, community and advocacy organizations will host a Town Hall on the upcoming Gwinnett Marta Referendum.
Advocates and Directly Impacted Communities Organize National Week of Action to End Southeast Asian Deportations
Actions spanned 15 cities across the country
NO DEAL: Senator McConnell and the President Should Reopen the Government Immediately
Asian Americans Advancing Justice rejects President’s proposal
Organizations Across the Country to Launch National Week of Action to End Southeast Asian Deportations
Impacted communities, refugees, social justice organizations, and allies denounce the unjust detention and deportations terrorizing families
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Applauds Congressional Efforts to Allow Access to the Ballot Box for all Eligible Voters
As the 116th Congress begins to tackle its agenda this term, voting rights is a key issue.
Administration Escalates Attacks on Southeast Asian Families Before the Holidays
114* federal, state, and local leaders join community groups to denounce deportation efforts
Asian Americans Advancing Justice and SEARAC call on Trump Administration to Honor U.S. - Vietnam Repatriation Agreement
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly meeting with Vietnamese government officials this week to discuss potentially drastic changes to the terms of an agreement that has governed the deportation of individuals to Vietnam since 2008.
Georgia Guarantees Voting Rights to Limited-English Proficient Voters in Runoff Elections
Advancing Justice-Atlanta and Advancing Justice-LA Reach Settlement with Georgia Secretary of State
Advancing Justice-Atlanta to Hold Press Conference on Lawsuit Challenging State Law That Denies Voters Interpreters at the Polls
Press conference for media about lawsuit filed by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta (Advancing Justice-Atlanta) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles (Advancing Justice-LA) with support from pro bono law firms Buckley Beal, LLP and Alston & Bird, LLP to block a Georgia law that denies limited English proficient (LEP) voters access to an interpreter.
Advancing Justice Seeks to Protect Limited English Proficient Voters in Georgia
Advancing Justice-Atlanta and Advancing Justice-LA File Motion to Enjoin Georgia Law Preventing Interpreters for Voters Before December 4 Runoff
Advancing Justice - Atlanta to Testify at Gwinnett Board of Elections Meeting About Issues Faced by Voters of Color
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta and impacted community members will testify today at 2pm at the Gwinnett County Board of Elections.
Civil Rights Organizations of Georgia Press Conference After Tuesday’s Federal Court Proceeding on Signature-Match Law
“We are pleased to have the opportunity to argue this important case concerning the sacred, constitutional right to vote,” stated Sean J. Young, Legal Director of the ACLU of Georgia and lead attorney in the case.