Filipino nurses for Ohio-based company say they have been forced to pay thousands in fees after signing training contracts
By Michael Sainato
Filipino nurses are calling for the US’s top labor watchdog to review controversial “stay or pay” training repayment agreement provisions that have left the
By Candice Ferrette
Nassau County's redrawn legislative map, adopted in February with significant changes to some districts, violates state law by diluting the influence of Black, Latino and Asian voters, according to a new challenge from civil rights advocates.
Attorneys for the New York Civil Libe
By James Vaznis Globe Staff
Boston Public Schools legally admitted students to the city’s three exam schools two years ago under a temporary admissions policy that aimed to increase diversity by distributing seats by grades and ZIP codes, according to a ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the Fir
Specifically, they are battling the Training Repayment Agreement Provisions, which is commonly used by employers to cover employee training costs
By: Hans Carbonilla
Asian Americans constitute 8.9 percent of registered nurses in the United States; most were also disproportionately affected during
First Amendment advocates are alarmed by the case of Catherine Herridge, who is facing an imminent court deadline and steep fines
By Jeremy Barr
In a rapidly escalating case that is worrying First Amendment advocates, journalist Catherine Herridge could soon be held in contempt of court if she doe
BY AKEMI TAMANAHA
Five Filipino immigrant nurses have filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against their employer CommuniCare Family of Companies in Cincinnati, Ohio.
According to a press release, the nurses are being represented by the Asian American Legal Defense and Educ
Earlier in the week, anti-arena organizers reminded supporters that “the deal isn’t done,” mapping out future plans.
By Jordan Levy
As the Sixers made their case Thursday night for a Center City arena, rallying supporters around the union jobs and economic revitalization they say will follow, acti
A Democrat won Tuesday's City Council election between two Chinese Americans, but “partisanship is not yet ingrained” in the newly redistricted area, one expert said.
By Kimmy Yam and Sakshi Venkatraman
Virginia S. Tong, a longtime Chinese American resident of South Brooklyn, New York, said she h
By Jeff Gammage
Separate studies on economic- and community-impact are expected by the end of the year — just before a new City Council and mayor are seated in January.
Supporters and opponents of the Philadelphia 76ers’ proposal to build a $1.55 billion basketball arena on Market Street have lots
By Akemi Tamanaha
Asian American advocacy groups want to know what conversations city government officials and developers are having about the proposed 76ers arena (76 Place) behind closed doors.
Executives for the 76ers have proposed building 76 Place near the heart of Philadelphia’s Chinatown.
In the federal suit, 3 former employees are asking for over $230,000 in unpaid wages, overtime pay and stolen tips.
By Dan Shalin
MALDEN, MA — Three former employees of an out-of-business Malden Chinese restaurant have filed a federal lawsuit alleging wage theft and retaliation by the establishmen
By Akemi Tamanaha
Three former employees of Sichuan Taste in Malden, Massachusetts, have filed a lawsuit against the restaurant over wage theft and retaliation.
The workers will be represented by the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) and the Asian Outreach Center (AOC) at Gr
San Francisco — The San Francisco Filipino American Chamber of Commerce (SFFACC) celebrated its 50th anniversary during Filipino American History Month with a gala event last October 7.
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SFFACC also honored some outstanding Filipino community empowerment advocates.
Among the honorees was Loida
by Akemi Tamanaha, Associate Editor
Civil rights groups recently held a press conference to condemn a racist attack on a 14-year-old Asian American boy who was canvassing for District 10 legislature candidate Weihua Yan in Nassau County, New York.
According to Yan, the attack occurred in Great Nec
By Karina Kovac
A 14-year-old Asian-American canvasser and intern for District 10 legislature candidate Weihua Yan was punched, pushed and subjected to derogatory racially charged comments Monday by a Village of Thomaston resident on Colonial Road, Yan said.
Video was taken by an adult accompanyin
By Akemi Tamanaha, Associate Editor
Jessica, a Chinese data scientist living in the United States on an H1B visa, has spent the past six years building a life in Florida. She had hoped to purchase a larger house for herself, her baby and her parents, who wanted to help raise their grandchild. The r
By Sian Cobb
A dozen advocacy organizations have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, asking him to publicly condemn a series of Supreme Court decisions known as the Insular Cases that inhibit residents of the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories from accessing certain constituti
By WCJB Staff
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A battle about a new Florida law that restricts people from China from owning property in the state is headed to a federal appeals court.
Attorneys for four Chinese people and a real-estate brokerage that serves Chinese clients will appeal a ruling last wee
By Randall/AsAm News
A judge in Tallahassee today released a ruling that refuses to block the implementation of Florida’s law that prohibits many Chinese immigrants from buying a home, reports the Commercial Observer.
The law specifically targets those from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea and oth
