Policy and litigation updates from Advancing Justice | AAJC
Policy and litigation updates from Advancing Justice | AAJC
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** Preparing for Census 2020
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Stay up to date with the latest in getting out the count for the AANHPI community!
Our Podcast is Live!
The Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliation launched our “Count On Your Census” ([link removed]) to explain the importance of the 2020 Census, especially for historically undercounted communities. Listen to the first three episodes and be sure to subscribe ([link removed]) and tell your friends!
New Translated Factsheets
We now have translated factsheets in 15 languages! See them all on CountUsIn2020.org/resources ([link removed]) . The latest fact sheets in English are:
* Language Resources and How to Get Assistance ([link removed])
* How to Identify a Census Taker ([link removed])
* The Internet Response Option in the 2020 Census ([link removed])
How to Engage Your Community for an Accurate 2020 Census Count
Because the 2020 Census is the first digital census and several other challenges, it's more important than ever to get an accurate count for communities. Learn more how you can engage your community. ([link removed])
EYE ON THE NEWS
The New Way Forward bill ([link removed]) was introduced Dec. 10 Asian Americans Advancing Justice and Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) support the legislation, as it would impact Southeast Asian Americans significantly.
We must do more to honor our Filipino World War II Veterans who fought under the American flag and sacrificed so much. Ahead of Veterans Day, General Tony Taguba shares his perspective ([link removed]) on why USCIS must not end the Filipino WWII Veterans Parole Program.
OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS
December 17, 4:00 p.m. ET: 2020 Census webinar on engaging K-12 students. Register. ([link removed])
USCIS plans to double the citizenship application fee ([link removed]) and end fee waivers. Submit a comment by Friday, Dec. 13 ([link removed]) , to oppose proposed changes from USCIS that would limit access to citizenship and naturalization.
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Policy and Legal Advocacy Updates
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Lawsuit challenges Trump Administration's Changes to U.S. Citizenship Fee Waivers
We joined other groups to file a lawsuit on behalf of those impacted to sue the Trump Administration for making it harder for low-income immigrants to get the U.S. citizenship fee waived. A "wealth test" should never required for those seeking citizenship. ** Learn more ([link removed])
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t to take action. (Photo: AP)
Addressing Serious Voting Rights Issues Nationwide
Discrimination polls still exists and our growing communities face challenges with access to the ballot box. Our new report with Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund and NALEO Educational Fund shows why we must protect our growing communities. The Voting Rights Advancement Act, H.R. 4, recently passed in the House and would address some of these issues. ** Download the report to learn more. ([link removed])
(Photo: Getty Images)
Help Us Continue to Advocate for Our Communities
Through our legal advocacy program, Advancing Justice | AAJC influences key civil rights issues that have significant impact on Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and immigrant communities, both in the courts and through technical assistance for our Community Partners. We pursue impact litigation in federal courts, file amicus briefs, including in cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, and engage with the broader racial and social justice coalition to advance key issues creatively. Our goal is to continue to build on this work in the next year, and we graciously ask for your help! ** Support our litigation campaign. ([link removed])
On the Blog
Giving Visibility to an Invisible Issue: The School to Deportation Pipeline for Southeast Asian Refugees
For many Southeast Asian refugees, a decades old conviction made in their youth means exile from the only country they know. Recently, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus held a forum to discuss this and possible solutions. ** Read more in the blog. ([link removed])
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Addressing Algorithmic Bias On All Fronts
As the facial recognition technology market dramatically increases, so does the need to protect people of color from its harmful implications. ** Learn more in our blog ([link removed])
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Holiday Season Tips
Protect Yourself and Loved Ones From Gift Card Scams
As we approach the holiday season, we want to bring attention to the dangers of gift card scams and lift up how our communities can identify and protect themselves against such fraud. Bad actors may target our communities for fraud through phone, email, in-person engagement, or online activities. Last year, AARP released survey findings that showed 72% of Asian American elders and their families were targeted by fraud. We wanted to share Google’s PSA on identifying and protecting yourself against gift card scams. Because Google Play gift cards are so easy to use, some bad actors request them as an alternative payment method in sophisticated scam scenarios.
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