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U.S. Supreme Court continues to allow Fair Housing Act to fully protect Americans against discrimination  Today’s ruling means a decades-long principle prohibiting housing discrimination remains in place The U.S. Supreme Court today, in a 5-4 opinion, upheld the Fair Housing Act’s ability to protect Americans against discrimination and ensure equal access to housing. The high… Read more »

In response to the recent case of Sherry Chen, a federal employee who was arrested on suspicion of espionage for China before all charges were suddenly dismissed, Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) issues the following statement:   As a leading national civil rights voice rooted in Asian American communities, we demand an investigation into… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT May 22, 2015 Steve Moon 773-597-8024 Fourth annual Asian American action day draws 400 to Springfield Community members rally in Capitol rotunda against state budget cuts SPRINGFIELD, IL – Over 400 Asian Americans from across Illinois gathered in Springfield on Thursday to call on Governor Bruce Rauner to restore state funding… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT May 19, 2015 Steve Moon 773-597-8024 New report details impact of budget cuts on Asian Americans Community will head to Springfield on Thursday to rally against cuts CHICAGO – A new report, Cutting Lifelines, released Tuesday by members of the Pan Asian Voter Empowerment (PAVE) Coalition, details the impact that budget… Read more »

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION May 6, 2015 Contact: Andy Kang AKang@advancingjustice-chicago.org 773.271.0899 x222 LANGUAGE ACCESS ORDINANCE A GOOD FIRST STEP However, City Council must make emergency services accessible CHICAGO – A coalition of Chicago-based civic engagement and civil rights groups recognizes the language access ordinance passed by the Chicago City Council as a good… Read more »