As 2024 stretches before us, we remain committed to helping our communities find and build the resources they need to vote, protect their rights in court, in the administration, and on Capitol Hill.

This March marks a pivotal moment in our ongoing mission to secure fair and equal voting rights for all. With the reintroduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, we have  continued our focus on the freedom and right to vote, access to in-language voting materials, and answering community questions via the 888-API-Vote hotline. We're doubling down on our commitment to ensuring every voice is heard in the democratic process.

We are engaging with the issues that affect our communities – promoting dignified and humane immigration policies, furthering education initiatives, and increasing advocacy efforts to protect our right to privacy.

Moreover, we recognize the importance of the judicial system in upholding justice and protecting civil rights. Through our litigation and advocacy, including litigating key cases and filing amicus briefs we're actively engaging in the courts to defend and advance the rights of all citizens.

Together, we are unwavering in our commitment to push back against further attempts to erode our civil rights. Together, we will explore new avenues to achieve the equitable society that we deserve.

Thank you for your unwavering support as we continue to spring forward in our work for justice and equality.

Advancing Justice | AAJC in the Media

The Hill: How Congress can end the era of warrantless spying on Americans an by Mark Udall and John C. Yang

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC Allocates Additional $280,000 in Second Round of Digital Literacy Subgrants to Four Community Partners in AANHPI Communities

NPR: John Yang, president of Asian Americans Advancing Justice, would like to see more training of U.S. law enforcement and employers when pursuing China-related cases

Advancing Justice - AAJC and Right To Be Launch New Version of Training on How to Respond to Anti-Asian Harassment and Practice Resilience Around the Anniversaries of the Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay Shootings

The Forum: Bipartisan Bill Would Save Broadband Discount Service Program for Borough

Introducing the Asian Resource Hub!

This new, unprecedented resource consists of two parts:

1. A searchable national directory of vetted resources and culturally competent services for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPls)

2. A data visualization map comprised of reports from hate tracks, law enforcement, and public records to illustrate the surge of hatred against the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities

   
   

The website is currently translated in Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Korean, and Vietnamese, with more Asian languages to come!

Mifepristone Amicus Brief: Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Advancing Justice - AAJC and the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) filed an amicus brief on behalf of themselves and AAPI, Black, Latina, and immigrant women’s organizations urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect access to medication abortion.

AALDEF, Advancing Justice-AAJC, and AAPI New Jersey file an amicus brief in Kim v. Hanlon

Though around 11% of New Jersey residents are Asian American, only 3% of elected officials in the state identify as Asian American. The current ballot design reinforces existing underrepresentation of racial minorities by giving preferential treatment to certain candidates - Read the full brief here

X CORP. v. ROBERT BONTA: Brief Of Amicus Curiae Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC In Support Of Defendant-Appellant And Affirmance

Advancing Justice – AAJC took steps to support the upholding of California law AB 587 on behalf of Asian Americans, who comprise 37 percent of X users, and all users of social media platforms, through its filing of an amicus brief in X CORP. v. ROBERT BONTA. 

Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC commends the Senate's introduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

The Senate's introduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is a significant step towards ensuring full participation from all Americans in our democracy. In this crucial election year, the bill emerges as a beacon for equitable democracy, addressing critical issues akin to the historic Voting Rights Act and responding to the pressing need for legislative action. Read the full statement

Election Fact Sheet

How primary elections are conducted varies widely from state to state. To help clear up any confusion, Advancing Justice – AAJC developed an “Open v. Closed” primary factsheet. The factsheet has been translated into Arabic, Bangla, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Urdu, and Vietnamese

Voter Hotline

Advancing Justice | AAJC and APIA Vote run a hotline where voters can get answers to their questions about voting and receive assistance in eight Asian languages. Call 1-888-API-VOTE or 1-888-274-8683 for assistance with any questions about voting.