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Advocates turn to Congress in bid to limit deportation of Southeast Asian refugees
The legislation is part of a broader push to hold the United States accountable for wartime damage in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.
California governor signs into law anti-Asian harassment bills
A pair of bills supported by Stop AAPI Hate aims to curb anti-Asian harassment on public transit and in businesses.
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.
Lawmakers introduce resolution to recognize ‘irrevocable impact’ of Atlanta shootings
A new House resolution would mourn the victims of the 2021 massacre and acknowledge the disproportionate violence against Asian American women.
White House Initiative on AANHPIs set to pursue an ‘aggressive’ agenda
The nation’s top trade official Katherine Tai will help lead the office as it returns to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with an expanded mandate.
Politics briefing: 'We are not drowning, we are fighting'
Also this week: 2021 election recap; Senate gears up for final vote on Sung; bill honoring Mineta faces hurdles.
Stakes are high for AAPIs as Supreme Court reviews Texas abortion law
As states rush to codify abortion bans, some lawmakers and activists are speaking up about the hurdles many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders face—even when abortions are legal.
Politics briefing: Asian candidates seek to shatter barriers in high-profile races
Also this week: Dems clinch majority in CNMI House; anti-bullying summit; San Francisco's recall fever; Garland pressured on China Initiative.
Advocacy groups lean on star power to spotlight anti-AAPI bullying
Activists, community leaders, and celebrities gathered for the first-ever Changemakers Summit as part of an effort to empower AAPI youth.
Politics briefing: Senate weighs green card, housing proposals
Also this week: Sung's confirmation delayed; Tanden moves up; White House spotlights gender inequality; NYC hunger strike.