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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Chanthon and Tith hold up signs against deportation

“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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People Power in Action

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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.

CAAMFest 2025 is coming back to the Bay Area with an amazing line-up of films from Asian America. SEARAC is proud to share that Southeast Asian American Journeys, a docuseries uplifting the diverse stories of SEAA communities, is premiering at CAAMFest on May 10. SEARAC produced this series alongside @caamedia. We are grateful to our partners, storytellers, producers, filmmakers, and — most of all — the heroes of these episodes for this opportunity. For the full program and tickets, visit CAAMFest.com.

CAAMFest 2025 is coming back to the Bay Area with an amazing line-up of films from Asian America. SEARAC is proud to share that Southeast Asian American Journeys, a docuseries uplifting the diverse stories of SEAA communities, is premiering at CAAMFest on May 10. SEARAC produced this series alongside @caamedia. We are grateful to our partners, storytellers, producers, filmmakers, and — most of all — the heroes of these episodes for this opportunity. For the full program and tickets, visit CAAMFest.com.

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Thank you for joining us during this Week of Commemoration. We remain committed to honoring and uplifting the voices of Southeast Asian American communities across the United States.

Our fight for visibility, equity, and justice does not end with this 50th commemoration. It is a milestone in a much longer journey. We invite you to join us in reimagining a more just future for all — during these next 50 years and beyond.

Today, we honor the story of Lao Americans. From demanding the cleanup of unexploded ordnance to advocating for the protection of SEAAs from unjust detention and deportation, Lao American leadership embodies the power and persistence of the Southeast Asian American diaspora — the will to survive, resist, and thrive against all odds.

Read our full letter at the link in our bio!

Thank you for joining us during this Week of Commemoration. We remain committed to honoring and uplifting the voices of Southeast Asian American communities across the United States.

Our fight for visibility, equity, and justice does not end with this 50th commemoration. It is a milestone in a much longer journey. We invite you to join us in reimagining a more just future for all — during these next 50 years and beyond.

Today, we honor the story of Lao Americans. From demanding the cleanup of unexploded ordnance to advocating for the protection of SEAAs from unjust detention and deportation, Lao American leadership embodies the power and persistence of the Southeast Asian American diaspora — the will to survive, resist, and thrive against all odds.

Read our full letter at the link in our bio!

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Today, SEARAC honors the 50th commemoration of Hmong American refugee resettlement and the incredible legacy the Hmong community has built over five decades. 

As we mark this 50-year milestone, we reflect on a history shaped by loss, resilience, and hard-won progress. The Hmong community continues to navigate the challenges of displacement and systemic barriers, even as it builds power across generations. SEARAC remains committed to amplifying Hmong voices and ensuring that their contributions continue to be recognized and valued.

Read our full letter at the link in our bio.

Today, SEARAC honors the 50th commemoration of Hmong American refugee resettlement and the incredible legacy the Hmong community has built over five decades.

As we mark this 50-year milestone, we reflect on a history shaped by loss, resilience, and hard-won progress. The Hmong community continues to navigate the challenges of displacement and systemic barriers, even as it builds power across generations. SEARAC remains committed to amplifying Hmong voices and ensuring that their contributions continue to be recognized and valued.

Read our full letter at the link in our bio.

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This month, Cambodian American communities across the country observed days of remembrance as a time of solemn reflection for victims and survivors of the Cambodian Genocide, which claimed the lives of about a quarter of the country’s population (an estimated two million people) between 1975 and 1979 under Pol Pot and his Khmer Rouge regime. 
 
For loved ones lost in Cambodia, we mourn and hold their spirits close to our hearts. In their memory, we uphold our commitment to confront injustice wherever it emerges. 
 
Today, we also celebrate the incredible will of the Cambodian American people, many of whom continue to heal from the trauma and have rebuilt their communities with courage and grace. Their stories are a testament to human strength and the enduring spirit of survival. 
 
Let this day serve as a reminder of our shared humanity, as inspiration to speak out against hatred and violence in all their forms.

Learn more at the link in our bio!

This month, Cambodian American communities across the country observed days of remembrance as a time of solemn reflection for victims and survivors of the Cambodian Genocide, which claimed the lives of about a quarter of the country’s population (an estimated two million people) between 1975 and 1979 under Pol Pot and his Khmer Rouge regime.

For loved ones lost in Cambodia, we mourn and hold their spirits close to our hearts. In their memory, we uphold our commitment to confront injustice wherever it emerges.

Today, we also celebrate the incredible will of the Cambodian American people, many of whom continue to heal from the trauma and have rebuilt their communities with courage and grace. Their stories are a testament to human strength and the enduring spirit of survival.

Let this day serve as a reminder of our shared humanity, as inspiration to speak out against hatred and violence in all their forms.

Learn more at the link in our bio!

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