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01.16.2020
JOB: Paid Canvasser
Job Posting: Paid Canvasser BACKGROUND AND MISSION For over 25 years, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago has worked to bring together the Asian American community and empower them to create change in their communities. In 2017 we finalized a five-year strategic plan and are now guided by a new mission statement: Asian Americans Advancing… Read more »
Read More12.10.2019
New Bill Restores Due Process Protections for Immigrants With Criminal Records
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Bill Restores Due Process Protections for Immigrants With Criminal Records Asian Americans Advancing Justice, SEARAC Applaud Introduction of New Way Forward Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Asian Americans Advancing Justice and Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) applaud the introduction of the New Way Forward Act by U.S. House Representatives Jesus… Read more »
Read More09.24.2019
JOB: NAPABA Law Foundation Legal Fellow
Job posting: NAPABA Law Foundation Legal Fellow BACKGROUND AND MISSION For over 25 years, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago has worked to bring together the Asian American community and empower them to create change in their communities. In 2017 we finalized a five-year strategic plan and are now guided by a new mission statement:… Read more »
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"I’ve really enjoyed being with Advancing Justice | Chicago because it’s a group that wants to change things … It’s really good to be able to be in community and organize and fight for each other."
— Tia, A Just Chi leader