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Washington, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and House Democratic leadership released the following statements to celebrate the Lunar New Year:
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Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to commemorate Fred Korematsu Day:
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision to hear arguments in U.S. v. Texas, the case regarding President Obama’s executive actions to provide temporary relief from deportation for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children and eligible parents of U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents.
Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to celebrate Korean American Day, which commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to recognize the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s immigration executive action announcement:
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 289-137 to pass H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act of 2015.
Washington, DC – In justifying his opposition to allowing Syrian refugees into the United States, Mayor David Bowers of Roanoke, VA, cited the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Bowers said, “I’m reminded that President Franklin D.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) and CAPAC Members Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-33), Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), and Rep.
Washington, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to posthumously award Minoru “Min” Yasui with the 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom. Earlier this year, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Emeritus Michael Honda (CA-17) led a letter to the President in support of Mr. Yasui that was signed by several CAPAC Members.
Washington, DC – On Monday, November 9th, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled 2-1 to uphold a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking President Obama’s Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) program and the expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.