Politics briefing: AAPI activists eye coronavirus aid talks
Also this week: Caucuses back Biden; DCCC boosts Kulkarni; Gideon rises; CAPA21 drops $30k; Trump’s next move.
DCCC rolls out first-ever Hindi and Chinese language video ads in Texas
The ads in the TX-22 come as Democrats ramp up plans to aggressively court AAPI voters.
Trump mulls fresh action on census, but legal challenges likely
The White House is readying an executive order that would bar undocumented immigrants from the 2020 count.
Trump administration backs down on visa rule for international students
U.S. announces reversal at hearing in Harvard and MIT’s lawsuit against ICE and DHS.
Politics briefing: GOP struggles to defend ‘kung flu’
Also this week: APIAVote town hall preview; Patel shocks in NY; ACA 5 advances; Trump’s judicial legacy.
Live updates: Campaigns attempt to sway voters at APIAVote town hall
The highly-anticipated forum is a rare opportunity for the Biden and Trump campaigns to court thousands of AANHPI voters.
California lawmakers vote to restore affirmative action, sending question to voters
The passage of ACA 5 is a stunning and historic victory for progressive AAPI groups.
Trump extends immigration and visa restrictions through end of year
The president signed a sweeping executive order temporarily barring immigrants on H-1B and other work visas.
Supreme Court blocks Trump administration from ending DACA
The Obama-era program shields 16,000+ undocumented AAPI immigrants from deportation.
Exclusive: Coronavirus hate reports surpass 2,000 mark
Advocacy groups say the reports capture only a fraction of the COVID-19 related discrimination against Asian Americans.