Support the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act

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

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“Today I am fighting for a real, authentic, and inclusive Land of the Free. With my entire heart and soul, I believe this country needs to provide true justice and support to all marginalized communities. Our laws and policies must reflect our values as a country.”

a mother and wife, as well as a daughter of Cambodian immigrants who escaped the Khmer Rouge genocide
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“For the past 50 years, the Southeast Asian community has suffered through not only war, genocide, and refugee resettlement, but also a deportation crisis that has further ripped our community apart”

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“It’s unjust to further punish people with detention and deportation solely based on where they are born, and it is unjust to punish them for the same mistakes that they had already paid their debts for.”

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People Power in Action

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Support the New Way Forward Act

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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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.

This month, SEARAC proudly joined our California partners including @aypalpower, @cerieastbay, @firmunity, @hipcalifornia, and @varoundtable for the #PardonRefugees rally as a part of the Pardon Refugees Coalition, a collective effort to fight for pardons for Southeast Asian refugees and immigrants facing deportation. The day was a reminder of our collective strength and the urgent need to keep families and communities together.

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August is National Immunization Awareness Month and it's not too late to protect yourself and your loved ones by staying up to date on your COVID-19 vaccination. Adults 50+ face a higher risk from the virus, and getting vaccinated is a simple way to stay protected. Discover more with @cveepsocial: cveep.org/stayupdated

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Southeast Asian American Journeys (@seaajourneys_doc), a docuseries produced alongside @caamedia, honors the journey of Southeast Asian American communities across the United States. Premiering at CAAMFest earlier this year, this series is an act of remembrance, reclamation, and resistance. The behind the scenes conversation with our filmmakers is now live for all to enjoy!

In conversation with fellow filmmaker Van Tran Nguyen, director of THE MOTHERLOAD, Joua Lee Grande (Director, TEB CHAW), @oanhnhi.nguyen (Director, THE MARKET), and @smellydurianface (Director, THREADS) reflect on the years-long journey of building trust within refugee immigrant communities and the care it takes to authentically tell their stories of resettlement. Tune in to the conversation at the link in our bio!

Photo credit: Treehouse Vista Studio

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