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WASHINGTON—Today, the United States Senate confirmed Lorna Schofield to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and Congressman Mike Honda (CA-15), CAPAC Chair Emeritus, released the following statements congratulating Ms. Schofield and commending the United States Senate, especially Senators Reid and Schumer for this historic confirmation:
Washington D.C.--This morning, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-32) met with Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair-elect Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair-elect Marcia Fudge (OH-11) to discuss plans to collaborate in the upcoming Congress.
Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to mark the 543rd anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru and the founder of Sikhism.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Derrick Kahala Watson to serve on the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii. If confirmed, Watson will be the only person of Native Hawaiian descent serving as an Article III judge, and only the fourth to serve in United States history. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:
Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to mark Diwali. Also known as the festival of lights, Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists across the world.
Washington, DC – Tuesday’s historic election will send several new Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) to the U.S. Congress, many of whom will be setting historic firsts when they are officially sworn in. One new AAPI candidate was elected to serve in the U.S. Senate, four in the House of Representatives, and a fifth House candidate is currently in the lead with the race too close to call.
Washington, DC – Today, the Obama Administration announced the launch of a new Interagency Working Group created to ensure that Filipino veterans receive thorough and fair reviews when applying for compensation from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in support of this announcement:
Washington, DC – Today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, a case that will determine whether the University can continue to use race as one of many factors in its admissions policy. Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and Congressman Mike Honda (CA-15), CAPAC Chair Emeritus, released the following statements:
Washington, DC – Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights held a hearing on “Hate Crimes and the Threat of Domestic Extremism.” Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), submitted written testimony for the hearing and released the following statement:
WASHINGTON – In honor of the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution, the Chairs of the “Quad-Caucus,” Reps Keith Ellison (D-MN) and Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), Charles Gonzalez (D-TX) of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and Judy Chu (D-CA) of the Congressional Asian and Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released a joint statement condemning the threats posed by new restrictive voting laws being passed all over the country.