How Safe Are DACA Recipients?

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By Elena Shore
New American Media

When it comes to Trump’s changes to immigration policy, many immigrants have a common question: Who is affected and what do the changes mean for them?

It’s a question that Martha Ruch, staff attorney at Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles says she hears constantly from her clients.

Since taking … Read more

White House Initiative for AAPI Apparent Casualty of Trump Presidency

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By Ed Diokno

In President Barack Obama’s first year in office, he reinstated the White House Initiative for AAPI that was first created by President Bill Clinton but had lain moribund during George W. Bush’s two … Read more

New American Media: Immigrants Still Eligible for DACA Relief Despite Supreme Court Ruling

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Much confusion and uncertainty may be overwhelming undocumented immigrants seeking a path to citizenship, reports  New American Media.
 
Last month’s 4-4 split decision in the U.S. Supreme Court was a blow to DAPA (Deferred Action … Read more

More Shattered Families

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By Rinku Sen
Publisher, Colorlines

(This article is reposted with permission from Colorlines).

When the immigration, criminal justice and child welfare systems collide in a family’s life, deported parents are too often unable to hold on to their children. Five years ago, Race Forward (then the Applied Research Center) released the Shattered Families report, … Read more

Protection of Undocumented Immigrants from Deportation Appears at Risk after Supreme Court Hearing

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By Louis Chan
AsAmNews National Correspondent

The Supreme Court appears deeply divided over the legality of President Obama’s executive order expanding protection from deportation to millions of undocumented immigrants.

As hundreds of immigrant right advocates rallied outside the steps of the Supreme Court, the eight justices argued inside whether the president’s order to safeguard 5 … Read more

Why Supreme Court Case on Immigration Will Deeply Impact the Asian American Pacific Islander Communities

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By Annette Wong
Chinese for Affirmative Action

Chinese for Affirmative Action is pleased with the news that the Supreme Court will hear the case of expanded DACA and DAPA during this term. We, along with legal scholars and organizations across the country, continue to affirm the Presidents executive actions in initiating these programs which are … Read more

Cynical Desi: How Obama’s Executive Actions on Immigration Can Help Every AAPI

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By Sid Sharma
The Cynical Desi
@SidBSharma
 
In November of 2014, President Obama announced the creation of two new immigration programs aimed at enhancing protections for selected groups of undocumented migrants and their children.  Though they have not been implemented due to court challenges, both … Read more

The Top 10 Facts You Need to Know about Immigrants Today

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By Sanam Malik & Philip E. Wolgi

Center for American Progress

This June marks the second annual Immigrant Heritage Month, when Americans celebrate their immigrant roots and tell their families’ stories of sacrifice and contribution. Woven together, these stories form the backbone of the United States. To mark Immigrant Heritage Month, here are 10 … Read more

Asian Journal: API Enrollment in DACA Lags

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The US federal DACA program’s low application rate, especially among Asian Americans, is alarming lawmakers and community leaders, according to the Asian Journal.

The DACA program allows undocumented immigrants who came to the United States before age 16 to temporarily work and reside legally in the US.  

“DACA is an opportunity for those … Read more

Texas Court Imposes Injunction as APIA Leaders Mobilize for DACA Expansion

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By Mandy Day

After President Obama announced an Executive Order expanding the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program and creating DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents), Asian American politicians and organizations have been encouraging eligible applicants to take advantage of the pathway to legalization and citizenship. On Monday, the … Read more