Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF)
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Protecting the civil rights of Asian Americans since 1974 | Immigrant rights | Labor rights | Voting rights | www.linktr.ee/aaldef
Future political campaigns should take note. Zohran Mamdani’s victory shows what’s possible when candidates take every community seriously—meeting people where they are, listening to their priorities, and investing in multilingual, culturally competent outreach that makes everyone feel seen.
November 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Future political campaigns should take note. Zohran Mamdani’s victory shows what’s possible when candidates take every community seriously—meeting people where they are, listening to their priorities, and investing in multilingual, culturally competent outreach that makes everyone feel seen.
The promise of the Voting Rights Act remains unfinished — but your voice can help fulfill it.
Make your vote and voice heard tomorrow, November 4, on Election Day.
#Vote #ElectionDay
Make your vote and voice heard tomorrow, November 4, on Election Day.
#Vote #ElectionDay
November 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The promise of the Voting Rights Act remains unfinished — but your voice can help fulfill it.
Make your vote and voice heard tomorrow, November 4, on Election Day.
#Vote #ElectionDay
Make your vote and voice heard tomorrow, November 4, on Election Day.
#Vote #ElectionDay
The report is a critical piece of evidence supporting the NY Taxi Workers Alliance's advocacy for Int. 276, a bill sponsored by NYC CM Shekar Krishnan to protect rideshare workers from firings without cause. The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection also spoke in support of the bill.
October 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The report is a critical piece of evidence supporting the NY Taxi Workers Alliance's advocacy for Int. 276, a bill sponsored by NYC CM Shekar Krishnan to protect rideshare workers from firings without cause. The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection also spoke in support of the bill.
In its analysis of a survey of Lyft/Uber drivers in NYC, @aaldef.bsky.social found that the rideshare companies deactivated hundreds of drivers with no notice, no due process, and no effective way to appeal.
Read the full report: bit.ly/AALDEFReport...
@nytwa.bsky.social
Read the full report: bit.ly/AALDEFReport...
@nytwa.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
In its analysis of a survey of Lyft/Uber drivers in NYC, @aaldef.bsky.social found that the rideshare companies deactivated hundreds of drivers with no notice, no due process, and no effective way to appeal.
Read the full report: bit.ly/AALDEFReport...
@nytwa.bsky.social
Read the full report: bit.ly/AALDEFReport...
@nytwa.bsky.social
Election Day is 6 days away and AALDEF is gearing up to protect the Asian vote!
We will be on the ground in NY, NJ and VA conducting the nation’s largest and longest-running Asian American exit poll, as well as monitoring polling sites for compliance.
Volunteer today! bit.ly/VolunteerAAL...
We will be on the ground in NY, NJ and VA conducting the nation’s largest and longest-running Asian American exit poll, as well as monitoring polling sites for compliance.
Volunteer today! bit.ly/VolunteerAAL...
October 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Election Day is 6 days away and AALDEF is gearing up to protect the Asian vote!
We will be on the ground in NY, NJ and VA conducting the nation’s largest and longest-running Asian American exit poll, as well as monitoring polling sites for compliance.
Volunteer today! bit.ly/VolunteerAAL...
We will be on the ground in NY, NJ and VA conducting the nation’s largest and longest-running Asian American exit poll, as well as monitoring polling sites for compliance.
Volunteer today! bit.ly/VolunteerAAL...
On Tuesday, just blocks from AALDEF’s office in NYC, ICE stormed into the heart of Chinatown, terrorizing our community in broad daylight. ICE is already promising more raids, but we’re gearing up to fight back harder than ever. Can you contribute to power the fight? bit.ly/AALDEFGiveTo...
October 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On Tuesday, just blocks from AALDEF’s office in NYC, ICE stormed into the heart of Chinatown, terrorizing our community in broad daylight. ICE is already promising more raids, but we’re gearing up to fight back harder than ever. Can you contribute to power the fight? bit.ly/AALDEFGiveTo...
“These raids aren’t about law enforcement—they’re about racialized persecution and the intimidation and disappearance of our communities.” Read AALDEF’s full statement in response to the ICE raid in New York City’s Chinatown this afternoon.
October 22, 2025 at 2:26 AM
“These raids aren’t about law enforcement—they’re about racialized persecution and the intimidation and disappearance of our communities.” Read AALDEF’s full statement in response to the ICE raid in New York City’s Chinatown this afternoon.
AALDEF wishes you a Shubh Deepawali (शुभ दीपावली) – Happy Diwali! 🪔
Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Today reminds us that every act of kindness, justice, and love adds light to the world. ✨
Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Today reminds us that every act of kindness, justice, and love adds light to the world. ✨
October 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
AALDEF wishes you a Shubh Deepawali (शुभ दीपावली) – Happy Diwali! 🪔
Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Today reminds us that every act of kindness, justice, and love adds light to the world. ✨
Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Today reminds us that every act of kindness, justice, and love adds light to the world. ✨
Today the Supreme Court will determine whether communities of color across the country can have meaningful representation at all levels of government.
The promise of the VRA and our right to a free, fair, and representative democracy hangs in the balance. Learn more about what is at stake.
The promise of the VRA and our right to a free, fair, and representative democracy hangs in the balance. Learn more about what is at stake.
October 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Today the Supreme Court will determine whether communities of color across the country can have meaningful representation at all levels of government.
The promise of the VRA and our right to a free, fair, and representative democracy hangs in the balance. Learn more about what is at stake.
The promise of the VRA and our right to a free, fair, and representative democracy hangs in the balance. Learn more about what is at stake.
Tomorrow, October 15, join AALDEF in rallying at the U.S. Supreme Court at 9 AM ET while NAACP Legal Defense Fund presents arguments.
Louisiana v. Callais is about more than just maps. It is about the future of our multi-racial democracy.
Here’s what YOU can do to help us spread the word.
Louisiana v. Callais is about more than just maps. It is about the future of our multi-racial democracy.
Here’s what YOU can do to help us spread the word.
October 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Tomorrow, October 15, join AALDEF in rallying at the U.S. Supreme Court at 9 AM ET while NAACP Legal Defense Fund presents arguments.
Louisiana v. Callais is about more than just maps. It is about the future of our multi-racial democracy.
Here’s what YOU can do to help us spread the word.
Louisiana v. Callais is about more than just maps. It is about the future of our multi-racial democracy.
Here’s what YOU can do to help us spread the word.
Today we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day—celebrating the ones here before and with us still.
We must continue fighting alongside Native communities for equity, justice, and meaningful solidarity.
We must continue fighting alongside Native communities for equity, justice, and meaningful solidarity.
October 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Today we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day—celebrating the ones here before and with us still.
We must continue fighting alongside Native communities for equity, justice, and meaningful solidarity.
We must continue fighting alongside Native communities for equity, justice, and meaningful solidarity.
New York is in a mental health crisis, and jail is NOT mental health care.
Thousands with mental illness are jailed instead of treated, fueling repeat arrests and record-high suicides.
Join us tmrw Oct 10 at 9 AM across 250 Broadway for a rally & Senate hearing on the Treatment Court Expansion Act
Thousands with mental illness are jailed instead of treated, fueling repeat arrests and record-high suicides.
Join us tmrw Oct 10 at 9 AM across 250 Broadway for a rally & Senate hearing on the Treatment Court Expansion Act
October 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
New York is in a mental health crisis, and jail is NOT mental health care.
Thousands with mental illness are jailed instead of treated, fueling repeat arrests and record-high suicides.
Join us tmrw Oct 10 at 9 AM across 250 Broadway for a rally & Senate hearing on the Treatment Court Expansion Act
Thousands with mental illness are jailed instead of treated, fueling repeat arrests and record-high suicides.
Join us tmrw Oct 10 at 9 AM across 250 Broadway for a rally & Senate hearing on the Treatment Court Expansion Act
The Trump administration announced it is cutting federal education funding for minority-serving institutions (MSIs)—colleges and universities that enroll large numbers of Asian, Latino, Black, or Native American students from low-income families. www.theeduledger.com/leadership-p...
October 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The Trump administration announced it is cutting federal education funding for minority-serving institutions (MSIs)—colleges and universities that enroll large numbers of Asian, Latino, Black, or Native American students from low-income families. www.theeduledger.com/leadership-p...
Election day is coming fast upon us, and we need your help in Massachusetts, Michigan, and New York to protect Asian voters and amplify our voices! When we vote locally, we choose the leaders who will make decisions about the place we call home. Sign up and learn more at bit.ly/VolunteerAAL....
October 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Election day is coming fast upon us, and we need your help in Massachusetts, Michigan, and New York to protect Asian voters and amplify our voices! When we vote locally, we choose the leaders who will make decisions about the place we call home. Sign up and learn more at bit.ly/VolunteerAAL....
트럼프 행정부는 조지아의 한 공장에서 약 500 명에 달하는 한인과 라틴계 근로자들을 구금했고, 이 급습은 역대 최대 규모입니다. 지금 행동에 나서서 피해를 입은 커뮤니티를 지지하고, 이민자 커뮤니티를 대신하여 책임 있는 조치를 강력히 요구하여 주십시오.
September 8, 2025 at 8:07 PM
트럼프 행정부는 조지아의 한 공장에서 약 500 명에 달하는 한인과 라틴계 근로자들을 구금했고, 이 급습은 역대 최대 규모입니다. 지금 행동에 나서서 피해를 입은 커뮤니티를 지지하고, 이민자 커뮤니티를 대신하여 책임 있는 조치를 강력히 요구하여 주십시오.
The Trump admin detained nearly 500 Korean and Latino people from a factory in Georgia — its largest ICE raid to date. Take action now to support the affected communities and demand accountability on behalf of our immigrant communities.
September 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The Trump admin detained nearly 500 Korean and Latino people from a factory in Georgia — its largest ICE raid to date. Take action now to support the affected communities and demand accountability on behalf of our immigrant communities.
Immigrants are 19% of the labor force, yet they are often denied the same rights as workers born in the U.S. All workers regardless of immigration status have the right to their wages, the right to organize, the right to safety, and the right to be free from discrimination. #KnowYourRights #LaborDay
September 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Immigrants are 19% of the labor force, yet they are often denied the same rights as workers born in the U.S. All workers regardless of immigration status have the right to their wages, the right to organize, the right to safety, and the right to be free from discrimination. #KnowYourRights #LaborDay
#RememberOakCreek by honoring the seven lives lost on this day in 2012—Paramjit Kaur Saini, Sita Singh, Ranjit Singh, Prakash Singh, Suveg Singh Khattra, Satwant Singh Kaleka, and Baba Punjab Singh—and standing united in our opposition to violent hate and bigotry.
August 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
#RememberOakCreek by honoring the seven lives lost on this day in 2012—Paramjit Kaur Saini, Sita Singh, Ranjit Singh, Prakash Singh, Suveg Singh Khattra, Satwant Singh Kaleka, and Baba Punjab Singh—and standing united in our opposition to violent hate and bigotry.
With SCOTUS’s decision in Trump v CASA, the administration has been emboldened in its campaign to strip children of the Constitutional right to birthright citizenship. Despite several injunctions issued by federal courts, some children born in this country are now at risk of becoming stateless.
June 28, 2025 at 12:26 AM
With SCOTUS’s decision in Trump v CASA, the administration has been emboldened in its campaign to strip children of the Constitutional right to birthright citizenship. Despite several injunctions issued by federal courts, some children born in this country are now at risk of becoming stateless.
Last month, we launched "the Amplifier," a new monthly e-mail briefing that rounds up the latest news about how policy, politics, and the law are impacting Asian Americans. Sign up for AALDEF's email list here: www.aaldef.org/take-action/...
June 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Last month, we launched "the Amplifier," a new monthly e-mail briefing that rounds up the latest news about how policy, politics, and the law are impacting Asian Americans. Sign up for AALDEF's email list here: www.aaldef.org/take-action/...
Today, we released a statement in response to the Trump administration’s proclamation instituting a travel ban on 12 countries and onerous restrictions on 7 other countries.
This travel ban is a blatant act of hate, but we will not stop fighting back against their white supremacist agenda.
This travel ban is a blatant act of hate, but we will not stop fighting back against their white supremacist agenda.
June 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Today, we released a statement in response to the Trump administration’s proclamation instituting a travel ban on 12 countries and onerous restrictions on 7 other countries.
This travel ban is a blatant act of hate, but we will not stop fighting back against their white supremacist agenda.
This travel ban is a blatant act of hate, but we will not stop fighting back against their white supremacist agenda.
Congratulations to AALDEF's executive director Bethany Li on being named one of the 2025 PoliticsNY and amNY AAPI Power Players! 👏🎉
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May 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Congratulations to AALDEF's executive director Bethany Li on being named one of the 2025 PoliticsNY and amNY AAPI Power Players! 👏🎉
politicsny.com/power-lists/...
politicsny.com/power-lists/...
Today, the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on the birthright citizenship cases. We've broken down what this means, and why this matters for Asian American communities.
May 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Today, the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on the birthright citizenship cases. We've broken down what this means, and why this matters for Asian American communities.
To our friends in Nassau County, NY: Please join AALDEF and Herricks Chinese Association for a redistricting community forum!
May 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
To our friends in Nassau County, NY: Please join AALDEF and Herricks Chinese Association for a redistricting community forum!
Exhausted by the news cycle, but want to keep up with what's happening with Asian Americans? Sign up for AALDEF's email list here: www.aaldef.org/take-action/...
May 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Exhausted by the news cycle, but want to keep up with what's happening with Asian Americans? Sign up for AALDEF's email list here: www.aaldef.org/take-action/...