Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC
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Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all.
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Medgar Evers, WWII veteran & NAACP’s first Mississippi field secretary, fought segregation and championed voting rights. His assassination in 1963 shocked the nation—but his courage still fuels the fight for justice. #MedgarEvers #CivilRights #JusticeForAll
November 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Medgar Evers, WWII veteran & NAACP’s first Mississippi field secretary, fought segregation and championed voting rights. His assassination in 1963 shocked the nation—but his courage still fuels the fight for justice. #MedgarEvers #CivilRights #JusticeForAll
On October 31, L.A. federal court issued a ruling in League of Women Voters Education Fund v. Trump, permanently blocking a provision of an executive order that sought to require showing a document proving citizenship when registering to vote. Read our statement here: tinyurl.com/mr25f6an
November 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
On October 31, L.A. federal court issued a ruling in League of Women Voters Education Fund v. Trump, permanently blocking a provision of an executive order that sought to require showing a document proving citizenship when registering to vote. Read our statement here: tinyurl.com/mr25f6an
We are horrified by the anti-Asian violence that occurred in NYC on Oct. 29. Leaders everywhere must work to improve hate crime response and prevention. Instances of anti-Asian hate can be reported at StandAgainstHatred.org.
November 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We are horrified by the anti-Asian violence that occurred in NYC on Oct. 29. Leaders everywhere must work to improve hate crime response and prevention. Instances of anti-Asian hate can be reported at StandAgainstHatred.org.
On October 7, 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unlawfully arrested and detained Yaakub Vijandre at gunpoint, a Filipino American advocate and photojournalist. Read our full statement on the unfolding situation below.
October 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
On October 7, 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unlawfully arrested and detained Yaakub Vijandre at gunpoint, a Filipino American advocate and photojournalist. Read our full statement on the unfolding situation below.
Happy Bandi Chhor Divas!
October 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Happy Bandi Chhor Divas!
Happy Diwali!
October 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Happy Diwali!
The right to vote is the cornerstone of American democracy, and the VRA is one of our strongest tools for protecting it. Louisiana v. Callais is not just about the state of Louisiana. It is about whether communities of color across the country can have meaningful and fair representation.
October 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The right to vote is the cornerstone of American democracy, and the VRA is one of our strongest tools for protecting it. Louisiana v. Callais is not just about the state of Louisiana. It is about whether communities of color across the country can have meaningful and fair representation.
Congratulations to the 2025 Norman Y. Mineta Spirit Award recipient Andre de las Alas.
October 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 Norman Y. Mineta Spirit Award recipient Andre de las Alas.
Congratulations to the 2025 American Courage Award recipients.
October 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 American Courage Award recipients.
The American Courage Awards are underway!
October 2, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The American Courage Awards are underway!
Thank you to Neha Kumar, Washington, DC’s 2025 Youth Poet Laureate for her spoken word performance tonight.
October 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Thank you to Neha Kumar, Washington, DC’s 2025 Youth Poet Laureate for her spoken word performance tonight.
Congratulations to the 2025 Changemaker Award recipients, Asian Americans United and Asian Texans for Justice.
October 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 Changemaker Award recipients, Asian Americans United and Asian Texans for Justice.
Watch the American Courage Awards tonight at 6:00 PM! Join us in honoring leaders who are forging paths of power and justice in our communities.
Livestream here: americancourageawards.org
#AmericanCo#AmericanCouragem#LiveStreamA#JusticeInAction
Livestream here: americancourageawards.org
#AmericanCo#AmericanCouragem#LiveStreamA#JusticeInAction
October 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Watch the American Courage Awards tonight at 6:00 PM! Join us in honoring leaders who are forging paths of power and justice in our communities.
Livestream here: americancourageawards.org
#AmericanCo#AmericanCouragem#LiveStreamA#JusticeInAction
Livestream here: americancourageawards.org
#AmericanCo#AmericanCouragem#LiveStreamA#JusticeInAction
Join us for a free virtual training hosted in partnership with Right To Be! Learn the 5Ds of Bystander Intervention and gain practical tools to help create safer, more inclusive communities for everyone.
Register today: bit.ly/4874zSV
Register today: bit.ly/4874zSV
October 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Join us for a free virtual training hosted in partnership with Right To Be! Learn the 5Ds of Bystander Intervention and gain practical tools to help create safer, more inclusive communities for everyone.
Register today: bit.ly/4874zSV
Register today: bit.ly/4874zSV
Join us in honoring the 2025 Changemaker Award recipients, leaders who are forging paths of power and justice in our communities. Learn more about their incredible work and how you can support their mission: bit.ly/2025changema...
Secure your spot: bit.ly/2025ACATickets
#ChangemakerAward #ACA
Secure your spot: bit.ly/2025ACATickets
#ChangemakerAward #ACA
September 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Join us in honoring the 2025 Changemaker Award recipients, leaders who are forging paths of power and justice in our communities. Learn more about their incredible work and how you can support their mission: bit.ly/2025changema...
Secure your spot: bit.ly/2025ACATickets
#ChangemakerAward #ACA
Secure your spot: bit.ly/2025ACATickets
#ChangemakerAward #ACA
Each year, AAJC presents the American Courage Award to honor extraordinary commitment to civil rights. This year, we recognize four law firms for their courage, integrity & defense of due process and equal protection.
Learn more in our latest blog post: bit.ly/ACAcivilrigh...
Learn more in our latest blog post: bit.ly/ACAcivilrigh...
September 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Each year, AAJC presents the American Courage Award to honor extraordinary commitment to civil rights. This year, we recognize four law firms for their courage, integrity & defense of due process and equal protection.
Learn more in our latest blog post: bit.ly/ACAcivilrigh...
Learn more in our latest blog post: bit.ly/ACAcivilrigh...
Noah Baron, Assistant Director of Litigation at Advancing Justice | AAJC, will speak at @cairnational.bsky.social’s 2025 Policy & Leadership Conference in DC. Theme: Resilience, Resistance & Renewal: Charting a Just Future.
September 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Noah Baron, Assistant Director of Litigation at Advancing Justice | AAJC, will speak at @cairnational.bsky.social’s 2025 Policy & Leadership Conference in DC. Theme: Resilience, Resistance & Renewal: Charting a Just Future.
Big congrats to Sim Singh Attariwala, Director of our Anti-Hate Program, for being selected as 1 of 10 leaders in the inaugural Aspen Digital #AspenCommunityTech Initiative!
Sim’s work combats hate and builds safer digital spaces for AANHPI communities.
bit.ly/46kqJ1B
Sim’s work combats hate and builds safer digital spaces for AANHPI communities.
bit.ly/46kqJ1B
September 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Big congrats to Sim Singh Attariwala, Director of our Anti-Hate Program, for being selected as 1 of 10 leaders in the inaugural Aspen Digital #AspenCommunityTech Initiative!
Sim’s work combats hate and builds safer digital spaces for AANHPI communities.
bit.ly/46kqJ1B
Sim’s work combats hate and builds safer digital spaces for AANHPI communities.
bit.ly/46kqJ1B
Late last night, a federal court effectively allowed the United States and Ghanaian government to send them West African immigrants who were unlawfully detained to situations of imminent danger. Read our response here: shorturl.at/Vn5Ze
September 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Late last night, a federal court effectively allowed the United States and Ghanaian government to send them West African immigrants who were unlawfully detained to situations of imminent danger. Read our response here: shorturl.at/Vn5Ze
Voting is one of the most powerful ways we can shape the future.
This #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, take the time to get registered—and make your voice count by casting your vote.
bit.ly/2025nvrdreg
This #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, take the time to get registered—and make your voice count by casting your vote.
bit.ly/2025nvrdreg
September 16, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Voting is one of the most powerful ways we can shape the future.
This #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, take the time to get registered—and make your voice count by casting your vote.
bit.ly/2025nvrdreg
This #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, take the time to get registered—and make your voice count by casting your vote.
bit.ly/2025nvrdreg
It’s National Voter Registration Day! Take 30 seconds to check your registration status, register to vote, or reshare this post to encourage your friends to do the same! bit.ly/2025nvrdreg
#NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady
#NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady
September 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It’s National Voter Registration Day! Take 30 seconds to check your registration status, register to vote, or reshare this post to encourage your friends to do the same! bit.ly/2025nvrdreg
#NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady
#NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady
Lawsuit says U.S. deported migrants to Ghana to sidestep restrictions: @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social says this is an alarming practice by the Trump Administration and we hope for swift action to protect our clients.
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September 14, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Lawsuit says U.S. deported migrants to Ghana to sidestep restrictions: @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social says this is an alarming practice by the Trump Administration and we hope for swift action to protect our clients.
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wapo.st/3IaBjjE
Leadership, advocacy, and impact matter now more than ever. The American Courage Awards honor individuals driving change and leading with integrity in their communities and beyond. Join us in recognizing these trailblazers—register today: americancourageawards.org
September 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Leadership, advocacy, and impact matter now more than ever. The American Courage Awards honor individuals driving change and leading with integrity in their communities and beyond. Join us in recognizing these trailblazers—register today: americancourageawards.org
Huge congrats to Andrew de las Alas, the 2025 Norman Y. Mineta Spirit Award honoree! From championing AAPI youth in Missouri to helping pass HB 1051, his leadership is shaping the future. #AAPIPride
September 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Huge congrats to Andrew de las Alas, the 2025 Norman Y. Mineta Spirit Award honoree! From championing AAPI youth in Missouri to helping pass HB 1051, his leadership is shaping the future. #AAPIPride
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the Trump Admin’s attempt to use the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan immigrants without due process.
AAJC calls on the Administration to accept the ruling, abandon harmful policies, and end rhetoric that targets immigrant communities.
AAJC calls on the Administration to accept the ruling, abandon harmful policies, and end rhetoric that targets immigrant communities.
September 3, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the Trump Admin’s attempt to use the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan immigrants without due process.
AAJC calls on the Administration to accept the ruling, abandon harmful policies, and end rhetoric that targets immigrant communities.
AAJC calls on the Administration to accept the ruling, abandon harmful policies, and end rhetoric that targets immigrant communities.