With the release of a video capturing the horrific murder of Laquan McDonald by Chicago Police Department Officer Jason Van Dyke, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago reinforces our solidarity with Black-led community organizations who have taken the lead in this movement to end police violence in our city, while also lifting up our condolences and support to the family of Laquan.
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Advancing Justice condemns comments justifying internment camps
As Asian American civil rights organizations, we condemn the statement of Mayor David Bowers of Roanoke, Virginia, in which he cites the mass incarceration of “Japanese nationals” during World War II as rationale for his decision to bar Syrian refugees from Roanoke.
U.S. must stay on course to admit Syrian refugees, not cave to xenophobic fear mongering
Asian Americans Advancing Justice today submitted written statements to both the U.S. House Judiciary and U.S. Senate Homeland Security Committees in support of the United States admitting Syrian refugees.
Over 160 Asian American and Pacific Islander Groups File Amicus Briefs In Support Of Affirmative Action
The Asian American Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) amicus brief in support of affirmative action represents 141 Asian American and Pacific Islander organizations, student groups, and bar associations, as well as, 9 members of academia.
Advancing Justice | Chicago disappointed over McCarthy’s non-action
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago is disappointed in Superintendent Garry McCarthy’s absence from a scheduled meeting with community organizations on October 28.