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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We’re proud to support SB 1422 — the Medi-Cal Access Restoration Act, authored by one of our longtime #Health4All champions, @senatormed.
Alongside co-sponsors @LCHC_CA, @healthaccessca, @caimmigrant, and the #Health4All coalition, we’re advocating to end the freeze on Medi-Cal enrollment and restore equitable access to care for our communities.
When people lose access to preventive care, they don’t stop getting sick. They delay treatment, skip life-saving procedures, and are forced to rely on emergency rooms — shifting costs onto local hospitals and health systems.
#SB1422 will restore full coverage, expand preventive care, and protect California’s public health system. 🩺
🔗 Learn more about #SB1422 → Bit.ly/SB1422-Facts
Apr 8
Our fourth key finding from SEARAC`s latest education report, Rising Up, acknowledges that as the federal government
abandons its responsibility to protect educational access and
opportunity, states, school districts, colleges, and universities must step up to safeguard educational equity.
Read the full report and our newly released executive summary at bit.ly/RisingUpSEARAC or at the link in our bio.
Apr 4
SEARAC`s March newsletter is now live. Check out the most recent updates from our national and California policy teams and enjoy a recap of our Workplace Wellness blog series from last month.
Read the newsletter here: https://shorturl.at/ioniZ
Apr 3
Join us for upcoming screenings of @seaajourneys_doc:
April 8, 2026
Full docuseries screening hosted by the Asian American Center for Excellence & Engagement (@uml_aacee) @ UMass Lowell
April 11, 2026
Full docuseries screening hosted by Long Beach Public Library (@lbcitylibrary) at the Bach Neighborhood Library
April 17, 2026
Screening of Muoz-doic Mixtape at Hollywood Theatre
Included in the the Portland Panorama Film Festival (@pdxpanorama)
April 18, 2026
Full docuseries screening hosted by Long Beach Public Library (@lbcitylibrary) at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
April 25, 2026
Screening of Teb Chaw (Land) at Zinema 2 (@zeitgeistduluth)
Included in the Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival (@minnesotafilmfestival)
Keep track of upcoming screenings and purchase tickets at the link in our bio!
Apr 2
“Today is more than a legislative milestone. It’s a community victory built on years of organizing, healing, and leadership from impacted individuals who refuse to accept permanent punishment as their future.” – Quyen Dinh, Executive Director of @searac
We are proud to introduce Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act #SEADRA and defend Southeast Asian refugee and immigrant communities. This is a moment to celebrate—and to build. SEADRA is a powerful step toward ending unjust deportations and keeping Southeast Asian families together. Community wins are possible with collective action. Endorse SEADRA today: https://actionnetwork.org/campaigns/searr-campaign and share widely. @SEARAC @seafnofficial
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