In the aftermath of war and genocide in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, many SEAAs were separated in their escape to safety. Our immigration system must ensure the timely and humane reunification of families.
Key resource:
How family-based immigration benefits Southeast Asian Americans: Standing up for our families and our rights — A memo that discusses the current backlog for immigration visas and the ramifications of ending family-based sponsorship.
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Keep Our Families Whole – SEARAC Applauds Reintroduction of the Reuniting Families Act
The RFA would streamline the United States’ family immigration system – which has not been updated in over 20 years – to ensure the timely and humane reunification of immigrant and refugee families. The bill would eliminate bureaucratic red tape: clearing visa backlogs in the family and employment immigration systems, as well as providing an opportunity for relief for immigrants in deportation proceedings to remain with their families.
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“She’s all I think about. I just want my companion to be with me here, not just to help as a caregiver to my elderly father, but so we can also finally save some money and start a family, which is all I ever wanted. The emotional stress, the financial hardship, the physical toll it’s taken on both of us — it’s all really hard to manage.”
Solar installer, Minnesota
“The Reuniting Families Act would make our family reunification system more humane by ensuring that our families do not have to wait decades to be together and by providing greater opportunities for relief for those currently in deportation proceedings.”
Executive Director, SEARAC
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Nearly 60 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood at the podium of a New York City church and delivered a passionate speech that brought him criticism from hundreds of major newspapers across the country, then-President Lyndon Johnson, and even some of his supporters and allies in the civil rights movement.
The politically controversial topic? Condemning US militarization in Southeast Asia and calling for an end to the Vietnam War with the “fierce urgency of now.”
His powerful call to action via his Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence speech continues to inspire SEARAC’s fight for justice and to hold those in power accountable. Today, Dr. King`s enduring vision for an inclusive, harmonious, and united America is more important than ever as new leadership takes office in the White House.
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Jan 20
Nearly 60 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood at the podium of a New York City church and delivered a passionate speech that brought him criticism from hundreds of major newspapers across the country, then-President Lyndon Johnson, and even some of his supporters and allies in the civil rights movement.
The politically controversial topic? Condemning US militarization in Southeast Asia and calling for an end to the Vietnam War with the “fierce urgency of now.”
His powerful call to action via his Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence speech continues to inspire SEARAC’s fight for justice and to hold those in power accountable. Today, Dr. King`s enduring vision for an inclusive, harmonious, and united America is more important than ever as new leadership takes office in the White House.
Read our full statement via the image carousel or at the link in our bio.
The next 24 hours are critical in urging the US Senate to reject this anti-immigrant bill. Take action today and urge your Senator to vote NO.
Posted @withregram • @nilc The Laken Riley Act isn’t about public safety — it’s an attack on constitutional protections and a green light to Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
This bill is on its way to the Senate for a vote. Here’s what you need to know to call your Rep. and urge them to VOTE NO ➡️
To learn more, read NILC’s article in the comments.
Jan 14
The next 24 hours are critical in urging the US Senate to reject this anti-immigrant bill. Take action today and urge your Senator to vote NO.
Posted @withregram • @nilc The Laken Riley Act isn’t about public safety — it’s an attack on constitutional protections and a green light to Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
This bill is on its way to the Senate for a vote. Here’s what you need to know to call your Rep. and urge them to VOTE NO ➡️
To learn more, read NILC’s article in the comments.
SEARAC is #hiring! Join our team as the Education Policy Manager and lead our national education advocacy activities through policy analysis, advocacy,
and coalition building. This role will be based in the Washington, DC metro area. The priority deadline for applications is Jan. 15. Learn more and apply at the link in our bio!
Jan 13
SEARAC is #hiring! Join our team as the Education Policy Manager and lead our national education advocacy activities through policy analysis, advocacy,
and coalition building. This role will be based in the Washington, DC metro area. The priority deadline for applications is Jan. 15. Learn more and apply at the link in our bio!
Posted @withregram • @immjusticenetwork The Senate is on the verge of passing a dangerous bill that will expand mass detention and deportation. Call your Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on the Laken Riley Act.
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Jan 9
Posted @withregram • @immjusticenetwork The Senate is on the verge of passing a dangerous bill that will expand mass detention and deportation. Call your Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on the Laken Riley Act.
(Link in bio)
Work with SEARAC`s policy team! SEARAC is hiring for an Education Policy Manager and Research Consultant(s) to support our advocacy work. Apply by Jan. 15 to be considered for the Education Policy Manager role and by Feb. 5 for the Research Consultant(s). Learn more here: searac.org/careers/
Join SEARAC in building a socially, politically, and economically just society for all communities to enjoy for all generations.
Jan 6
Work with SEARAC`s policy team! SEARAC is hiring for an Education Policy Manager and Research Consultant(s) to support our advocacy work. Apply by Jan. 15 to be considered for the Education Policy Manager role and by Feb. 5 for the Research Consultant(s). Learn more here: searac.org/careers/
Join SEARAC in building a socially, politically, and economically just society for all communities to enjoy for all generations.