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SEARAC is a national civil rights organization that builds power with diverse communities from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam to create a just society.
1979

The year SEARAC was founded, in response to the largest mass resettlement of refugees in US history

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1 million

The rough estimate of SEAAs living in CA, a number representing 1/3 of the total population of SEAAs in the United States

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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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This Lao, Khmer, and Thai New Year, Southeast Asian American families across the country will light candles, make offerings, and gather together. But for some families, there is an empty seat because unjust detention and deportation have taken a loved one. Deportations of Cambodians rose 184% from 2024–2025 and deportations of communities from Laos went from zero in 2024 to 300+ in 2025. We must demand real protection for our communities: Urge your Representative to cosponsor the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act (SEADRA) today. Take action at the link in our bio. #SEADRA

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Apr 15

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This Lao, Khmer, and Thai New Year, Southeast Asian American families across the country will light candles, make offerings, and gather together. But for some families, there is an empty seat because unjust detention and deportation have taken a loved one. Deportations of Cambodians rose 184% from 2024–2025 and deportations of communities from Laos went from zero in 2024 to 300+ in 2025. We must demand real protection for our communities: Urge your Representative to cosponsor the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act (SEADRA) today. Take action at the link in our bio. #SEADRA

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រីករាយឆ្នាំថ្មី🌸 ສະບາຍດີປີໃຫມ່ 🌸 Happy Lao and Khmer New Year from SEARAC🌸

Our offices are closed today in observance of Lao and Khmer New Year. To our communities celebrating — we are sending you wishes for a peaceful, happy, and abundant year ahead.

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រីករាយឆ្នាំថ្មី🌸 ສະບາຍດີປີໃຫມ່ 🌸 Happy Lao and Khmer New Year from SEARAC🌸 Our offices are closed today in observance of Lao and Khmer New Year. To our communities celebrating — we are sending you wishes for a peaceful, happy, and abundant year ahead.

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From #immigrant caregivers navigating enforcement fears, to #LGBTQ+ caregivers seeking recognition for chosen family, belonging in #caregiving is deeply shaped by policy. SEARAC is proud to join the Diverse Elders Coalition, @nhcoa , and @sageusa to bring that conversation to @asaging On Aging 2026 through story, data, and practical tools for change. Join us April 20 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Room Courtland. #OnAging2026

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From #immigrant caregivers navigating enforcement fears, to #LGBTQ+ caregivers seeking recognition for chosen family, belonging in #caregiving is deeply shaped by policy. SEARAC is proud to join the Diverse Elders Coalition, @nhcoa , and @sageusa to bring that conversation to @asaging On Aging 2026 through story, data, and practical tools for change. Join us April 20 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Room Courtland. #OnAging2026

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Today we recognize the wage gap between Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander women and white non-Hispanic men. AANHPI women earned about 83¢ to every $1. And that`s just the average — for Southeast Asian women the gap is far worse.

We need to come together to break down economic barriers that affect the AANHPI community. Regardless of our race, gender, income, or immigration status, #AANHPIEqualPay benefits us all.

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Today we recognize the wage gap between Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander women and white non-Hispanic men. AANHPI women earned about 83¢ to every $1. And that's just the average — for Southeast Asian women the gap is far worse. We need to come together to break down economic barriers that affect the AANHPI community. Regardless of our race, gender, income, or immigration status, #AANHPIEqualPay benefits us all.

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