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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. Michael Honda (CA-17) held a press conference to call on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the recent cases against Chinese American scientists who were wrongfully suspected of economic espionage. They were joined by Sherry Chen, a U.S. citizen and employee of the National Weather Service in Ohio, as well as Dr. Xiaoxing Xi, a U.S.

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. Leaders of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus released the following statements:

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

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. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) and CAPAC Immigration Task Force Chair Rep. Michael Honda (CA-17) issued the following statements:

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

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

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

Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Higher Education Act (HEA), which was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on November 8, 1965 as part of the President’s “Great Society” initiative. This landmark bill strengthened our nation’s postsecondary and higher education system by making critical federal investments in colleges and universities and providing financial assistance for students. CAPAC Members released the following statements to mark this anniversary:

Washington, DC  - Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) and CAPAC Housing Task Force Chair Rep. Al Green (TX-09) released the following statements applauding a new rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that improves home mortgage data collection and reporting. CAPAC Members, especially Reps. Chu and Green, have been advocating for this new rule to better understand the housing needs of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities for a number of years.

Washington, DC – Today, civil rights activist, philosopher and writer Grace Lee Boggs passed away at the age of 100. The daughter of Chinese immigrants, Grace Lee Boggs served communities of color through her leadership and community organizing, fighting against racism that targeted African Americans in the Detroit workforce and later joining the broader civil rights movement. Throughout her lifetime, she continued to push for American values of equality and liberty through numerous writings and publications.