May 4, 2010

APAP-DC presents AAPIs and the Urgency for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

By Erin Pangilinan

Originally posted at: http://www.apaforprogress.org/doua-thor-searac-apap-dc-comprehensive-imm...

Doua Thor, Executive Director of the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) discusses harsh enforcement, civil rights concerns in e-Verify, racial profiling in 287g programs, raids, and their work supporting family unity, fighting deportation and detention issues arising after 2003 Cambodia MOU and 2008 Vietnam MOU. She also talks about areas of opportunity with possible legislation allowing for bar on deportation for refugee youth, restoring jucial discretion, and future legislation.

And remember, please text AAPI to 69866 to join in on the updates on comprehensive immigration. You will be asked to reply with your zip-code and email to become a part of the national Reform Immigration for America campaign's Cell Phone Action Network. As a part of the network, you will receive periodic text messages on the latest news and action opportunities around immigration reform, specific to your state or local community.