Press Releases
Today, members of the Senate Gang of Eight – the bipartisan group of Senators negotiating comprehensive immigration reform – released their plan, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. Leaders of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in response:
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and other Congressional leaders introduced the Filipino Veterans Fairness Act. Members released the following statements:
Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to mark the Hindu festival of Holi. Also known as the Festival of Colors, Holi marks the beginning of Spring and is celebrated by people across the world.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), submitted written testimony to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security criticizing their hearing on the Separation of Nuclear Families under U.S. Immigration Law. By focusing solely on nuclear families, the Republican-lead hearing left all other forms of family immigration unaddressed and vulnerable to cuts during reform negotiations. Rep. Chu released the following statement:
Washington, DC – In light of recent comments attacking the need for certain categories of family immigration visas, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) sent a letter of concern to the bipartisan “Gang of Eight” and Senate Leadership urging them to preserve family sponsored immigration to the United States.
Washington, DC – Today, the Senate confirmed Judge Pamela K.M. Chen to a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York by a voice vote. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements congratulating Judge Chen:
Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements regarding the Shelby County v. Holder case, which was argued before the U.S. Supreme Court this morning:
WASHINGTON, DC – Seventy one years ago today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, which led to the internment of over 120,000 individuals of Japanese ancestry during World War II. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Congressional leadership released the following statements in observance of the Day of Remembrance:
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements regarding the Japanese Latin American experience during World War II in conjunction with observing this year’s Day of Remembrance: