Katelyn Monaco
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Katelyn Monaco is a staff writer at The Yappie. You can reach her at [email protected].
Preventing ‘double punishment’: Inside the campaign to end California’s prison-to-deportation pipeline
Nothing in California law requires local police to cooperate with ICE, but thousands of prisoners—including Southeast Asian refugees—are transferred for deportation each year. A coalition of activists aims to get the practice banned.
May 18, 2022
AAPIs could face worse health outcomes in a post-Roe America, lawmakers warn
Cultural stigma and language barriers already contribute to unequal access to reproductive health care. A Supreme Court decision to strike down federal protections of abortion rights could further exacerbate disparities.
May 13, 2022
Advocates unveil reproductive justice demands for AAPI women
Months after the deadly rampage in Atlanta, nearly a dozen groups are calling on lawmakers to bolster support for AAPI women and girls.
June 14, 2021