Support the New Way Forward Act

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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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“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.”

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“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.

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“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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Protect family immigration

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 fo families.

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Support the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act

This historic bill would limit deportations of Southeast Asian refugees and provide further relief for those with final orders of removal.

Early this morning, the House of Representatives passed its budget reconciliation bill package. Quyên Đinh, Executive Director of SEARAC responds:

"This budget bill, passed through in the dead of night, is an unconscionable attack on the safety of Southeast Asian Americans and all families and communities. The House's decision to massively increase funding for anti-immigrant policies will cause even more chaos, fear, and disruption to our communities. The Trump Administration is tearing apart countless families and unlawfully deporting community members without their due process rights. This bill will supercharge such state violence -- and all at the direct expense of programs that millions of people rely on to access to food and health care. SEARAC denounces this budget reconciliation bill, and we urge the Senate to reject this harmful legislation."

Early this morning, the House of Representatives passed its budget reconciliation bill package. Quyên Đinh, Executive Director of SEARAC responds:

"This budget bill, passed through in the dead of night, is an unconscionable attack on the safety of Southeast Asian Americans and all families and communities. The House`s decision to massively increase funding for anti-immigrant policies will cause even more chaos, fear, and disruption to our communities. The Trump Administration is tearing apart countless families and unlawfully deporting community members without their due process rights. This bill will supercharge such state violence — and all at the direct expense of programs that millions of people rely on to access to food and health care. SEARAC denounces this budget reconciliation bill, and we urge the Senate to reject this harmful legislation."

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"The Vietnam War resulted in what is considered the largest resettlement of refugees in American history, with almost 590,000 refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos coming to the U.S. from 1980 to 1990, according to Pew Research. These refugee communities still struggle."

Against all odds, communities from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos have survived the trauma of war; and five decades later continue to fight for a vision of abundance, not just survival. In order to heal, Southeast Asian Americans must be free from the threat of unjust detention and deportation. Inhumane immigration policies have re-traumatized Southeast Asian American communities. We will keep fighting for a future where all of us can live with dignity, justice, and freedom. Read the full report from @nbcasianamerica at the link in our bio.

"The Vietnam War resulted in what is considered the largest resettlement of refugees in American history, with almost 590,000 refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos coming to the U.S. from 1980 to 1990, according to Pew Research. These refugee communities still struggle."

Against all odds, communities from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos have survived the trauma of war; and five decades later continue to fight for a vision of abundance, not just survival. In order to heal, Southeast Asian Americans must be free from the threat of unjust detention and deportation. Inhumane immigration policies have re-traumatized Southeast Asian American communities. We will keep fighting for a future where all of us can live with dignity, justice, and freedom. Read the full report from @nbcasianamerica at the link in our bio.

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Instead of funding social safety net programs that ensure families, elders, and children can access lifesaving care, Congress is racing to pass a budget bill that will fund tax cuts for billionaires and supercharge deportations. Join SEARAC in urging Congress to protect Medicaid and SNAP by contacting your Representative at bit.ly/OpposeBudgetBill (case-sensitive) or at the link in our bio!

Instead of funding social safety net programs that ensure families, elders, and children can access lifesaving care, Congress is racing to pass a budget bill that will fund tax cuts for billionaires and supercharge deportations. Join SEARAC in urging Congress to protect Medicaid and SNAP by contacting your Representative at bit.ly/OpposeBudgetBill (case-sensitive) or at the link in our bio!

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