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Empowering Asian Americans to participate in our democracy and fight for civil and human rights. Follow our president @johncyangdc.
Washington, D.C.
Joined April 2009
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s executive order is Islamophobic, unconstitutional, and sets a dangerous precedent.
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ICE’s horrific separation of a Chinese immigrant from his son shows that cruelty is the point of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. This family is just one of an increasing number being torn apart. This practice must end. [ https://t.co/JuLCdwCIj7]
nytimes.com
The child and his father fled China earlier this year and the boy had just been enrolled in school. Federal officials have tried and failed to send them back.
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The Dream Act has just been reintroduced in the US Senate! Immigrant communities deserve stability, safety and a real pathway to citizenship. Text DREAM Act to 787-57 & send a letter to your Senators and demand they co-sponsor the DREAM Act! https://t.co/kbKPbpw0zl
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Congress reintroduced the AI Civil Rights Act today. Advancing Justice | AAJC supports this step to ensure accountable, transparent, and fair AI. Take action: contact your members of Congress. Toolkit: https://t.co/PNiLFjw5VF
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Two top programs. One unforgettable night. Arkansas & Houston bring big time college basketball to the Garden State at Prudential Center on Saturday, December 20 for the 2025 Never Forget Tribute Classic! Buy your tickets today.
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It’s #GivingTuesday! Support Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC as we fight for civil rights and advance democracy. Every gift—big or small—makes an impact. https://t.co/Wqs4xtiSQP
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Our 2025 Youth Ambassadors wrapped their AI-focused projects! From surveillance to immigration, these students are shaping tech justice for AAPI communities. Meet the cohort: https://t.co/f4LlX0eeK7
#YouthAmbassadors #AAPIYouth #TechJustice
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Advancing Justice | AAJC and AJSOCAL dove into the FBI's data on anti-Asian hate in our latest report. https://t.co/w27hiPRRtH was also updated to include the data. The report can be viewed here: https://t.co/UL3xQOPLCc
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Governor Abbott’s Islamophobic attacks threaten the freedoms of us all.
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AAJC President John C. Yang testified before Congress on the importance of an accurate census. Every person counts — it shapes representation, funding, and democracy. Watch the full testimony: https://t.co/2opHajtEfA
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Happening now: Advancing Justice | AAJC President John Yang testifies at the “Enumeration or Estimation” hearing. Accurate census data = representation, resources, rights. Watch live: https://t.co/2opHajtEfA
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Bruce Lee to be featured on 2026 USPS Forever Stamp https://t.co/jCxMSh97Lc #representationmatters
nwasianweekly.com
The U.S. Postal Service has offered a first look at its 2026 stamp program, which will feature tributes to martial arts legend Bruce Lee and the Lunar New Year among a diverse slate of commemorativ…
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Medgar Evers, WWII veteran & NAACP’s first Mississippi field secretary, fought segregation and championed voting rights. His assassination in 1963 shocked the nation—but his courage still fuels the fight for justice. #MedgarEvers #CivilRights #JusticeForAll
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The coalition of plaintiffs and co-counsel consists of @ACLU @ACLU_DC @NAACP_LDF @BrennanCenter @HispanicFed @APIAVote @OCANational @NAACP and @lwv.
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On October 31, L.A. federal court issued a ruling in League of Women Voters Education Fund v. Trump, permanently blocking a provision of an executive order requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote. Read our statement here: https://t.co/b9BJU2lbvg
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We are horrified by the anti-Asian violence that occurred in NYC on Oct. 29. Leaders everywhere must work to improve hate crime response and prevention. Instances of anti-Asian hate can be reported at https://t.co/QURcJJkQ8X.
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On October 28, 2009, President Obama signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act to expand protections against bias. This law means nothing without enforcement. Politicians and the public must stand together to confront hate wherever it spreads.
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On October 7, 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unlawfully arrested and detained Yaakub Vijandre at gunpoint, a Filipino American advocate and photojournalist. Read our full statement on the unfolding situation below.
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University Hospitals groundbreaking work in immunotherapy is shaping the future of cancer care. At the Wesley Center for Immunotherapy, scientists are reprogramming immune cells to detect and destroy cancer—delivering precision treatments and hope for patients worldwide.
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We condemn the hateful rhetoric in the Young Republicans group chat, and the Vice President’s dismissal of bipartisan outrage. Extremism should never be normalized. Leaders must reject hate and uphold the principles that make our democracy strong.
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The public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers has prompted bipartisan calls for those involved to be...
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