Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E.
Washington, DC – Today, Reuters reported the Obama Administration intends to launch a nationwide 30-day “surge” of new immigration deportation raids targeting hundreds of families and young adults through the months of May and June.
Washington, DC – Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced its intent to issue an updated special report on the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) labor force. 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.
Washington, DC – Today the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) will honor Congressman Xavier Becerra with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 22nd 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:
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:
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.
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.