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.

Key resources:

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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.”

featured in our anti-deportation PSAs
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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.

Nearly 1 in 5 Southeast Asian Americans live at or near poverty—and for many, federally funded education programs are the difference between falling behind or moving forward.

Many SEAA students rely on school support systems built for low-income families.

Cutting these funds means SEAA students will lose the resources they need to thrive.
Our children deserve equal chances—not underresourced classrooms. Tell your US senators to vote NO at the link in our bio and/or call (202) 224-3121 #OurRootsOurPower

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Today SEARAC is joining partners across the country to demand the Senate vote NO on the reconciliation bill. Congress is racing to pass a big bad bill that will fund tax cuts for billionaires and supercharge deportations. Tell your US senators to vote NO at bit.ly/SEAApower #OurRootsOurPower

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Right now, SEARAC is on the Hill with our #LAT2025 cohort, demanding the Senate vote NO on the reconciliation bill. Congress is racing to pass a big bad bill that will fund tax cuts for billionaires and supercharge deportations. Join us and tell your US senators to vote NO at the link in our bio and/or call (202) 224-3121. #OurRootsOurPower

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We’ve officially wrapped up Day 2 of SEARAC’s LAT program! Today was a powerful journey through reflection as participants looked back at the history of our Southeast Asian American community, recognizing where we stand today, and envisioning the future we’re working toward.

Our communications team led a workshop on how to create your narrative, followed by a dynamic panel on Advocacy Communications with our incredible partners. We closed out our day with music, movement, and dancing!

Tomorrow, our participants will take their voices to Capitol Hill, meeting with legislators to advocate for policies that directly impact Southeast Asian American communities. We couldn’t be more proud of the strength, courage, and collective power they’ve built. #LAT2025

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SEARAC LAT Day 1 ✅

Today marked the exciting kickoff of SEARAC’s #LAT2025 program! We welcomed our incredible cohort as we began a powerful journey honoring Southeast Asian American history and the resilience of our refugee communities.

Participants took time to reflect on their personal purpose that brings them to this 3-day advocacy training. They then broke out into issue tracks focused on health, immigration, and education policy. Led by SEARAC staff, board members, and facilitators, these sessions offered a deep dive into how these critical issues affect Southeast Asian American communities today.

Follow along @SEARAC for more updates throughout #LAT2025!

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