SEAAs and other immigrant and refugee communities want a fair chance to thrive, but we cannot do so while we are subject to a dehumanizing, unjust immigration system.
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The New Way Forward’s Impact on Southeast Asian Americans
There are 15,000 Southeast Asian Americans with a final order of removal. About 80% of removable Southeast Asian Americans have a criminal conviction. Many of these individuals were refugees who have never lived in their countries of origin and no longer have any family ties to Cambodia, Laos, or Vietnam.
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“It felt like I was being double punished. A terrible crime that I committed when I was a youth would eventually lead to my deportation to a country that I had no ties to. I felt like I was unworthy, not valued, that all that I’d done to change my life, to build community while I was inside, doesn’t matter.”
featured in our anti-deportation PSAs
“If I can change back the hands of time, education and knowledge would be the best for any young person trying to figure themself out. Please be aware that I am still human even though I made a mistake in the past. I do have family that loves me, and I love them, too.
featured in our anti-deportation PSAs
“If we were deported, our family wouldn’t be as happy as they are now. We draw them together and the positive mindset we bring—that heals them and heals our community. I believe deportation is really double punishment for our family, for us, and for our community.”
featured together with impacted community member Tith Ton in our anti-deportation PSAs
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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.
(Link in bio)
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.
Meet the final member of our Cohort- Sreyneang Lim!
Through her work with Center for Empowering Refugees & Immigrants (CERI), Sreyneang supports elderly community members through community-centered programming. In a recent blog post for SEARAC, Sreyneang shared, "Our elders are at the heart of CERI and I feel lucky to work closely with them and see their resilience."
We are thrilled to have Sreyneang and the incredible community advocates and leaders we`ve highlighted throughout the week take part in our California Policy Seeding and Leadership Cohort!
Jan 5
Meet the final member of our Cohort- Sreyneang Lim!
Through her work with Center for Empowering Refugees & Immigrants (CERI), Sreyneang supports elderly community members through community-centered programming. In a recent blog post for SEARAC, Sreyneang shared, "Our elders are at the heart of CERI and I feel lucky to work closely with them and see their resilience."
We are thrilled to have Sreyneang and the incredible community advocates and leaders we`ve highlighted throughout the week take part in our California Policy Seeding and Leadership Cohort!