Police have found the body of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, a nearly-blind Rohingya refugee who had gone missing, after immigration agents released him from custody in Buffalo, New York.
Asian Americans push back against “divisive” rhetoric in Trump’s State of the Union
Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng, a Democratic representative from New York, and several Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) organization heads issued statements following President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., last night.
Federal actions, legislation put AAPI immigrants in severe peril, panelists warn
Following weeks of immigration enforcement action in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that has included everything from immigration officers killing two U.S. citizens, detaining children, and entering homes without judge-signed warrants, Congressional Democrats refused to pass a spending package that includes full funding for the agency immediately responsible for it all: the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Civil rights groups and lawmakers stand together for diversity and equal opportunity
In a show of unity, six prominent Congressional Caucuses introduced a joint resolution today that affirms diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as essential pillars of the American Dream and integral to the nation’s prosperity, safety, and democracy.
CAPAC leaders slam GOP-backed voting restrictions bill
Leaders of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) on Thursday condemned the recent House passage of H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act—describing the legislation as a direct attack on voting rights.
Trump’s English-only Executive Order draws strong backlash from Congressional leaders
A sharp response followed President Trump’s executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States.
Meng to replace Chu as head of CAPAC
Rep. Grace Meng of New York is set to become the new chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC).
Meng is new vice chair of the Democratic National Committee
The first Asian-American member of Congress from New York State, Grace Meng, has been named vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. She was elected unanimously at a post-Democratic National […]
Bill to remove ‘Oriental’ from federal law passes Congress
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly A bill that would remove derogatory racial terms, including the word “Oriental,” from federal language has been passed by Congress. The bill will now be […]
Five people charged in Baruch College hazing death — Death took place off campus during frat party
By Michael Rubinkam Associated Press POCONO SUMMIT, Pa. (AP) — Five people, including the former national president of a fraternity, have been charged in the death of a New York […]