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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SEARAC, SEAFN Celebrate House Reintroduction of Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act
SEADRA is historic federal legislation that would free Southeast Asian American refugee and immigrant families from the continuous fear and trauma of being torn apart from their loved ones and communities.
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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
“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”
Southeast Asian Freedom Network
“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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Thank you to our community for joining the national virtual screening of @seaajourneys_doc and for celebrating with SEARAC and @caamedia. This coast-to-coast gathering was a powerful reminder that Southeast Asian American stories are seen, shared, and celebrated across the country. From cities to small towns, Southeast Asian American communities have planted deep roots and our stories, cultural traditions, and histories continue to strengthen our nation.
We are grateful to the heroes of the docuseries for their courage in sharing their voice with us: @montagnardao @seacvillage @seamarket_fdrpark @laos_inthehouse @cambodian.association @iumienoforegon @hafafarmers @uccoflongbeach @vietrainbowoc @qhmer_org
Dec 17
Fifty years ago, over a million Southeast Asian refugees from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam arrived to the United States to seek safety from war, genocide, and violence. This led to the largest resettlement of refugees in American history.
This year is the Southeast Asian American community’s power year, and we are celebrating the introduction of our national resolution recognizing 2025 as the 50th anniversary of the resettlement of Southeast Asian refugees. Join SEARAC and community partners for a community celebration on Dec. 16 from 1-2 pm ET/10-11 am PT and RSVP at bit.ly/seaa50celebration.
Take part in honoring the Southeast Asian American legacy of survival, strength, and courage.
Dec 16
The newly introduced resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement is a historic moment of recognition for Southeast Asian American communities. Reporting from @asamnews shares how this resolution celebrates the contributions made by Southeast Asian Americans, while also advocating for policies that will support refugee and immigrant communities.
Join SEARAC, community leaders, and champions of this resolution tomorrow, Dec. 16 for a community event celebrating this resolution! RSVP for the event at bit.ly/seaa50celebration or at the link in our bio.
Dec 15
TODAY IS THE DAY! Join SEARAC, CAAM, and community partners from across the country for our special virtual screening of our docuseries, Southeast Asian American Journeys. We will be sharing our five part docuseries, including our episode "Between Us" which follows LGBTQIA+ Khmer and Vietnamese cultural workers in southern California as they contemplate the in-betweenness of belonging, healing, and carving out spaces of their own.
How to attend the virtual screening:
Visit SEARAC`s Facebook or Youtube channels (@SEARAC) at 4 pm ET/1pm PT. The full five part docuseries will be livestreamed and includes a Q&A and panel discussion!
Dec 13
Our special virtual screening is 1 day away and we can`t wait to share our award-winning documentary series with you. Southeast Asian American Journeys shines a powerful light on Southeast Asian American stories that are too often ignored in mainstream media. We hope that you join us in celebrating the remarkable experiences of our communities across the country, such as Hmong refugee farmers transforming local foodways in a diversified Minnesota.
Join us tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 13 from 4-6 pm ET (1-3 pm PT) for this special event. RSVP at bit.ly/journeysrsvp and tune in live on Facebook and YouTube from anywhere in the country.
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