July 1, 2010

Source: AAJC - WASHINGTON - Today, President Obama called on Congress to address the urgent need to fix our broken immigration system. The Asian American Justice Center, Asian Law Caucus, Asian Pacific American Legal Center and Asian American Institute-all members of the new Asian American Center for Advancing Justice-welcomed the president's renewed push to get comprehensive immigration reform passed this year. Citing the historic mistreatment of Chinese and other immigrants, the president eloquently reminded Americans that while we are a nation of immigrants, and that immigration issues have always been contentious despite the clear value that immigrants have brought and continue to bring to our country. He outlined the danger in the failure of Congress to act exemplified by indiscriminate laws like the one recently passed in Arizona which is polarizing communities. He reiterated his commitment to comprehensive immigration reform legislation that addresses backlogs for family...

Source: Asian American Justice Center

http://www.advancingequality.org/en/rel/369/

Source: Asian American Justice Center