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Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the implementation of the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole (FWVP) program that will offer certain beneficiaries an opportunity to seek parole and come to the United States to be reunited with their family members. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:

Washington, DC – Today, Department of Education Secretary John King announced a $1 million grant competition for states to gather and study disaggregated data on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students beyond the breakdowns of race and ethnicity currently collected. The purpose is to identify gaps in educational achievement and opportunities, as well as to improve the college and career readiness of underserved AAPI communities and English language learners. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:

Washington, DC – Today the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) will honor Congressman Xavier Becerra with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 22^nd Annual Gala Awards Dinner. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Congresswoman Judy Chu and CAPAC Executive Board Member Congressman Becerra released the following statements:

Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:

Washington, DC – Yesterday marked the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which commemorates the history, contributions, and achievements of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community throughout the month of May. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Congressional Leaders released the following statements:

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Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:

Washington, D.C. – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Florence Y. Pan to serve on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. If confirmed, she will be the first Asian American woman to serve as federal district court judge in the District of Columbia. CAPAC Members released the following statements:

Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:

Washington, D.C. – The New York Times reported yesterday that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued new rules to require an extra level of oversight when investigating cases of espionage.  These new rules come after several high-profile cases in which Chinese American scientists – including Sherry Chen and Dr. Xiaoxing Xi – were wrongfully accused and arrested for alleged espionage only to have those charges later dropped.

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral 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. The implementation of the President’s expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and the creation of the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) program has been halted due to ongoing litigation.

Washington, D.C. – Today, millions of Sikhs in the United States and around the world celebrate Vaisakhi, a day that marks the start of the harvest in Punjab and the birth of the global Sikh community. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:

Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair: