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Senate confirms Quraishi as first Muslim federal judge in U.S. history
Biden nominated Zahid Quraishi in March, along with three other judicial candidates of Asian descent.
Lawmakers take aim at ‘Insular Cases’ limiting rights for U.S. territories
A key House committee is considering denouncing a series of century-old Supreme Court rulings that continue to impact 100,000+ AAPIs living in the territories.
Biden appoints Krystal Ka’ai to lead expanded White House Initiative on AANHPIs
The president gives the longtime Capitol Hill staffer a broad mandate to address the crises ravaging Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
AAPIs saw ‘significant’ coverage gains after Affordable Care Act rollout, HHS says
The agency found that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders made the largest relative gains in health insurance coverage since the law’s implementation.
Biden to sign anti-Asian hate crimes bill after swift House passage
Federal lawmakers approved legislation to combat the yearlong spike in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders on Tuesday.
‘Long overdue’ anti-Asian hate crimes bill clears Senate
The rare bipartisan move is Congress’ first substantial effort to address anti-Asian hate since the start of the pandemic.
Biden, Harris speak with AAPI lawmakers as hate crimes bill advances
The Atlanta attacks and appointment of AAPI officials were addressed at the long-awaited meeting.
Politics briefing: What AAPI lawmakers want from their White House visit
Also this week: Senate debates hate crimes bill; Biden taps Erika Moritsugu for liaison role; Gupta update.
Biden names AAPI liaison after pressure from Duckworth, Hirono
Erika Moritsugu has been picked to lead the White House's outreach to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities following the attacks in Atlanta.
White House, DOJ roll out new measures to combat anti-Asian violence
After the attacks in Atlanta, the Biden administration is ramping up its efforts to track hate incidents and boosting funding for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.