Civil Rights Organizations Urge Assembly to Act, Finalize Best-in-Nation Voting Rights Reforms
As the New York legislature kicks off its final week, civil and voting rights groups applaud lawmakers in the NY Senate for voting to approve the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York (NYVRA), and c
New York, NY — The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) released the below statement in response to the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.
“We are horrified and saddened by the racially motivated attack targeting Black people in Buffalo, New York. Our hearts remain with the vic
The Honorable Kathy Hochul
Governor of New York State
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The Honorable Andrea Stewart-Cousins
President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader
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The Honorable Carl E. Heastie
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NEW YORK — The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) issued the following statement in response to the passing of Secretary Norman Mineta. Secretary Mineta served as Mayor of San Jose, Representative for California’s 13th and 15th districts, and the U.S. Secretary of Transportatio
New York, NY — At the start of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) announced that Bethany Li will join the staff as its new legal director. She will litigate cases that have broad impact on Asian American communities, build AAL
Hate crimes and incidents against members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community raise a host of legal, ethical, linguistic, and cultural issues for lawyers deciding whether, how, and to what extent to get involved. Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) Co-Pre
Part of national multicultural campaign to increase citizenship among eligible immigrants
WHAT: National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA), in partnership with the Service Employment International Union (SEIU), New York Immigration Coalition, Chinese Progressive Association, Asian American Legal
Dear Senator:
On behalf of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition of more than 230 national organizations committed to promoting and protecting the civil and human rights of all persons in the United States, and the 186 undersigned organizations, we write to express our st
On March 16, 2021, eight people, including six Asian women massage workers, were killed at three spas in the Metro Atlanta area. As we mark the one year anniversary of this tragedy, we honor the victims, the survivors, and their families. We place their healing, care, and peace at the heart of our r
New York, NY — Yesterday evening, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) was proud to present this year’s Justice in Action Awards to Thomas S. Kim, Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary at Thomson Reuters, and Kal Penn, actor and author.
Thomas Kim received the award for
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Today, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) submitted testimony to the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee in favor of House Bill 922, which calls for Asian American history to be taught in K-12 schools in Maryland.
In his testimony, AALDEF Co-Presi
Today, the New York Voting Rights Consortium, a non-partisan group of civil rights organizations, reiterated its support for the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York (NYVRA). The consortium, which includes the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), the Asian American Legal Defe
University of Maryland Asian American Studies Program (AAST)
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Testimony in SUPPORT of Senate Bill 462
Public Schools – Expanded American History –
Development of Content Standards and Implementation
Senate Education, Health a
NEW YORK — Today the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) is pleased to announce that its #StopAsianHate Project has been named the Bronze Winner for Best Community Outreach in Human & Civil Rights in the Inaugural Anthem Awards.
“As the pandemic rages on, so too does the tsunam
Other Law, Human Rights, and Justice Organizations Encouraged to Join Campaign
The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) today sent a letter to the Biden Administration, calling on the U.S. government to honor a decision by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), w
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Yesterday, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) spoke out in support of Senate Bill 304 (SB304) at the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee of the Maryland State Senate. AALDEF Board Co-President Phil Tajitsu Nash was the Lead Proponent Paneli
NEW YORK — Yesterday, the New York State Legislature introduced bills to adopt new state senate and assembly maps that have the potential to drastically shift power for voters in New York. The Legislature had similarly introduced bills for new congressional districts on Sunday. The Asian American Le
NEW YORK — New Yorkers awoke this week to disappointment upon the release of the New York State Legislature’s proposed redistricting plans for our state and city, further piling on to the failure of the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) process last week. New Yorkers in 2014 voted for redis
NEW YORK — Today, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) released the below statement on Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement from the United States Supreme Court.
“For nearly three decades on the country’s highest court, Justice Breyer played an important role in landmark rulings
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25 Diverse African Descendant, Latino, and Asian American Groups Urge NY State Legislature to Support the Unity Map
NEW YORK — Today, January 25, is the last d
