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The year SEARAC was founded, in response to the largest mass resettlement of refugees in US history
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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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Our fourth key finding from SEARAC`s latest education report, Rising Up, acknowledges that as the federal government
abandons its responsibility to protect educational access and
opportunity, states, school districts, colleges, and universities must step up to safeguard educational equity.
Read the full report and our newly released executive summary at bit.ly/RisingUpSEARAC or at the link in our bio.
Apr 4
SEARAC`s March newsletter is now live. Check out the most recent updates from our national and California policy teams and enjoy a recap of our Workplace Wellness blog series from last month.
Read the newsletter here: https://shorturl.at/ioniZ
Apr 3
Join us for upcoming screenings of @seaajourneys_doc:
April 8, 2026
Full docuseries screening hosted by the Asian American Center for Excellence & Engagement (@uml_aacee) @ UMass Lowell
April 11, 2026
Full docuseries screening hosted by Long Beach Public Library (@lbcitylibrary) at the Bach Neighborhood Library
April 17, 2026
Screening of Muoz-doic Mixtape at Hollywood Theatre
Included in the the Portland Panorama Film Festival (@pdxpanorama)
April 18, 2026
Full docuseries screening hosted by Long Beach Public Library (@lbcitylibrary) at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
April 25, 2026
Screening of Teb Chaw (Land) at Zinema 2 (@zeitgeistduluth)
Included in the Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival (@minnesotafilmfestival)
Keep track of upcoming screenings and purchase tickets at the link in our bio!
Apr 2
“Today is more than a legislative milestone. It’s a community victory built on years of organizing, healing, and leadership from impacted individuals who refuse to accept permanent punishment as their future.” – Quyen Dinh, Executive Director of @searac
We are proud to introduce Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act #SEADRA and defend Southeast Asian refugee and immigrant communities. This is a moment to celebrate—and to build. SEADRA is a powerful step toward ending unjust deportations and keeping Southeast Asian families together. Community wins are possible with collective action. Endorse SEADRA today: https://actionnetwork.org/campaigns/searr-campaign and share widely. @SEARAC @seafnofficial
Apr 1
For our final Workplace Wellness blog series, SEARAC California Deputy Director Mandy Diêc, penned a blog about countering ideas of "productivity" and "urgency" in social justice work. Mandy writes, "I believed that burnout and emotional taxation was just part of the commitment to social justice. SEARAC taught me that this was directly opposed to values of equity, justice, and community care."
Read her blog post at the link in our bio.
Mar 26
