Scope: National

Sweeping Police Reform Legislation Introduced in Congress

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

May 2020 Community Call

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May 2020 Community Call: Building Community during COVID-19 Video
poll shows job layoffs as top COVID-19 impact in community

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 Elaine Sanchez Wilson Press Release, Immigration
Person speaks at podium in front of sign-holding people at the Capitol

Everyone Deserves to be Seen: Recommendations for Improved Federal Data on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

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The report sets forth clear policy recommendations for Congress, federal, state, and local agencies, and institutions of higher education. Policy Brief, Data Equity, Education
Cover image of Everyone Deserves to be Seen report

“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 Elaine Sanchez Wilson Press Release, Education
Collage of three smiling students

SEARAC Statement on the Death of George Floyd

Elaine Sanchez Wilson Press Release
SEARAC Statement: image of Capitol building

SEARAC 2020 Census: Voices from the Cambodian Community

Elaine Sanchez Wilson Community Stories, Data Equity
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 Elaine Sanchez Wilson Press Release, Health, Mental Health and Aging
SEARAC Statement: image of Capitol building

Affirmative Action is for Immigrants

Anna Byon Staff Blog, Education
Person puts up a red, blue, yellow, and green sign

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 Elaine Sanchez Wilson Press Release
SEARAC Statement: image of Capitol building