Author: Elaine Sanchez Wilson

Sweeping Police Reform Legislation Introduced in Congress

First step to criminal justice system reform, but more divestment from policing and investment in communities needed
SEARAC Press Release: Image of SEARAC community with Capitol building in the background

Newly Introduced Legislation Seeks to Protect Certain Vietnamese Immigrants from Deportation

Rep. Lowenthal’s Honor Our Commitment Act would establish US-Vietnam MOU protections as law, is a step in the right direction
Person speaks at podium in front of sign-holding people at the Capitol

“Everyone Deserves to be Seen:” IHEP and SEARAC Release Recommendations for Improved Federal Data on AAPI Communities

Recommendations released today outline how changes to federal data collection would illuminate outcomes for Asian American and Pacific Islander postsecondary students
Collage of three smiling students
SEARAC Statement: image of Capitol building
2020 census text in alternating yellow, blue and red colors.

SEARAC Praises Senate Introduction of the HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act

All people, regardless of status, deserve access to health insurance
SEARAC Statement: image of Capitol building

SEARAC Supports Passage of Fourth COVID-19 Relief Bill

HEROES Act is an important step toward recovery, but more needs to be done for SEAA communities
SEARAC Statement: image of Capitol building
2020 census text in alternating yellow, blue and red colors.

SEARAC Applauds Introduction of 45th Anniversary Southeast Asian American Resolution

Commemorates refugee resettlement and denounces deportations
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