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With ICE Tearing Families Apart, SEARAC and SEAFN Urge Immediate Action on Deportation Relief
Washington, DC – Today, SEARAC and Southeast Asian Freedom Network (SEAFN) celebrated the forthcoming reintroduction of the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act (SEADRA) during a special …
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Last night, President Trump lied to the American people. He spun an illusion of America where communities are safe from violence, healthcare costs are the lowest they’ve been, and children have all the supports they need to learn. Quyên Đinh, SEARAC Executive Director, shared, "Our communities are unveiling the truth of this Administration’s cruelty. Our strength has always come from collective action, from generations standing together and demanding better. Despite the President’s lies last night, we know that progress, justice, and truth will ultimately prevail."
Read the full statement at the link in our bio.
Feb 25
The Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act #SEADRA will prevent deportations of Southeast Asian refugees, ensure access to work permits, and end ICE check ins. Southeast Asian Americans deserve safety, dignity, and a chance to thrive. Tell Congress to support #SEADRA and endorse it today: linktr.ee/searac.
Feb 24
With families at risk today, we choose action and hope. Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act #SEADRA would protect Southeast Asian refugees and immigrants, keep families together, and restore due process. The time to pass SEADRA is now. Join us in standing with our communities against unjust detention and deportation and endorse SEADRA today: linktr.ee/searac.
Feb 23
Last week, @searac and @seafnofficial celebrated the reintroduction of the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act #SEADRA. SEADRA affirms a simple truth: Southeast Asian Americans deserve to live in safety, stability, and dignity with their families. Thank you to @repjudychu and @pramilajayapal for being champions of this bill and to our Southeast Asian American community leaders for honoring us with your powerful stories. We know community wins are possible with collective action. Watch a recording of the event and endorse SEADRA today: linktr.ee/searac.
Feb 23
SEARAC’s 2025 Annual Report is now available on our website. Inside you’ll find our policy advocacy victories, recap of events from our 50th anniversary “Our Roots, Our Power” campaign, and more from the front lines of building power with Southeast Asian American refugee and immigrant communities. Read the report at bit.ly/SEARAC2025annualreport
Feb 23
