Policy
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
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.
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
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
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.
June 22, 2020
Supreme Court blocks Trump administration from ending DACA
The Obama-era program shields 16,000+ undocumented AAPI immigrants from deportation.
June 18, 2020
Politics briefing: AAPI activists alarmed over CBP stops
Also this week: Warren’s AAPI engagement goes local; Booker bows out; public charge at SCOTUS; DCCC focus groups.
January 14, 2020
Politics briefing: New leadership at WHIAAPI
Also this week: Impeachment day; 2020 hopefuls in Nevada; Congress finalizes AANAPISI $$; 20 women to watch.
December 18, 2019
Exclusive: White House Initiative on AAPIs gets new executive director
Tina Wei Smith will lead the initiative as it completes its transition from the U.S. Department of Education to Commerce.
December 17, 2019