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Washington, D.C. – Last week, Ms. Sherry Chen, a National Weather Service hydrologist who was wrongfully accused of espionage, won a settlement of $1.8 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce for her wrongful prosecution and termination. Ms. Chen was unlawfully targeted by the Department’s now-eliminated Investigations and Threat Management Service (ITMS) unit, which overwhelmingly targeted Chinese Americans for years, opening investigations without proper authorization or evidence.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States will begin to hear oral arguments in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, two cases that challenge the Court’s long-standing support for affirmative action in higher education. CAPAC fully supports affirmative action policies that consider race as one factor in a holistic admissions process.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in celebration of Diwali, the “Festival of Lights,” celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists across the world:

CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27):

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas v. United States ordered a lower court review of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This ruling upholds the initial findings of U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen that DACA is illegal. While the program remains intact for current recipients, Judge Hanen’s order blocks new applications from being approved.

Washington, D.C. — Today, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) celebrated the start of Filipino American History Month, which recognizes the countless cultural and historical contributions made by Filipino American communities nationwide. In recognition of the Filipino American community, CAPAC Members released the following statements:

CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27):

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) and CAPAC Education Task Force Chair Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives recognizing September 26-October 2, 2022, as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Week. Senator Mazie Hirono introduced an identical resolution in the Senate.

Washington, D.C. — Today, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) recognize the start of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Week, from September 26-October 2, 2022. This week commemorates the achievements and goals of AANAPISIs and their work to provide quality educational opportunities to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students.

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Dr. Arati Prabhakar was confirmed by the Senate as Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), as well as serve as Chief Advisor to the President for Science and Technology, in a bipartisan vote of 56 to 40. CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu, who previously supported Dr. Prabhakar’s nomination, issued the following statement: