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DOJ accuses Yale of illegally discriminating against Asian American applicants
Federal investigators say the university’s undergraduate admissions process violated civil rights law.
August 13, 2020
Trump deals a fresh blow to Chinese American activists with WeChat order
The messaging app faces a ban from operating in the U.S. if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company.
August 6, 2020
With new memo, Trump revives his war on the 2020 census
Trump seeks to bar undocumented immigrants from House apportionment, a move advocacy groups say harms AAPI voters.
July 21, 2020
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.
July 17, 2020
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.
July 14, 2020
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.
June 26, 2020
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.
June 24, 2020
Supreme Court blocks Trump administration from ending DACA
The Obama-era program shields 16,000+ undocumented AAPI immigrants from deportation.
June 18, 2020
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.
June 5, 2020