Twenty-five civil rights orgs are urging SCOTUS to stop Trump from bringing back Executive Order 14399: A complete overhaul of current mail-in ballot rules. If reinstated, this EO will create confusion & obstacles for eligible voters–including withholding ballots–right before crucial midterms.

Trump asks Supreme Court to step into dispute over mail-in voting executive order

A federal appeals court on Sunday left in place a lower court decision that blocked implementation of key parts of President Trump's executive order.

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We honor the memories of Paramjit Kaur Saini, Sita Singh, Ranjit Singh, Prakash Singh, Suveg Singh Khattra, and Satwant Singh Kaleka, who were killed on August 5, 2012, as well as Baba Punjab Singh, who became the seventh person to pass away as a result of injuries.

Fourteen years ago today, the deadliest act of anti-Sikh hate in our nation’s history occurred in Oak Creek, WI. A white supremacist gunman with neo-Nazi ties attacked the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, ultimately leading to the deaths of seven sangat members and wounding others.

Edwin Lopez Cornejo should still be here. His death was preventable, and followed weeks of protests inside and outside of one of ICE's most disgusting prisons: Delaney Hall.

Senator Andy Kim@kim.senate.gov · 2d ago

Edwin Lopez Cornejo, a young man who was detained at Delaney Hall, died this weekend. He leaves behind a family and community who deserve answers.

ICE will soon open new detention camps near Seattle, Philadelphia, Miami, and Denver with a combined capacity of over 5,000 people. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

ICE working to open four new detention facilities with space for 5,500 detainees

The plan to contract new detention facilities in its Seattle, Philadelphia, Miami and Denver jurisdictions is the latest sign of the agency’s push to boost immigration arrests.

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In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, ICE has kidnapped and sent dozens of Bhutanese refugees back to a country that refuses to recognize them as citizens, leaving them stateless. Loved ones left behind in Harrisburg are drastically withdrawing from public life out of fear that they could be next.

How soccer brings a Bhutanese community together in Harrisburg, Pa.

For this community of Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees, the field is more than a field. It’s where they’ve rebuilt a homeland that no longer exists.

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The 2026 midterms are only 100 days away so we can't afford to repeat past mistakes or stay silent. In 2020, AAPI voters came out in dramatic numbers to defeat Trump. But in 2024, we were shut out: Almost half of AAPI voters said they hadn't been contacted by either major party or any candidate. 🧵⬇️

Overlooking Asian American voters could cost Democrats the midterms

With the 2026 midterms fast approaching, this continued oversight could prove catastrophic for Democrats.

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For decades, the Congressional Tri-Caucus has helped to ensure that Black, Asian, and Latino voices are represented on Capitol Hill. No one — certainly not Nancy Mace — should be able take that away.

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus@capac.house.gov · 2w ago

Joint Statement from Tri-Caucus, Democratic Leadership on Mace Resolution:

After spending years defending religious minorities and other vulnerable people, Shaoping Wu fled China out of fear of government persecution. He came to the U.S. to seek asylum in 2019, working to build a new life with his wife and daughter in Pennsylvania – until ICE kidnapped him at work.

Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Seeking Asylum Is Arrested by ICE

Shaoping Wu was working as a contract delivery driver for Amazon when he was pulled over in Pennsylvania. He had championed personal and religious freedom for Chinese citizens.

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GOP lawmakers have introduced "the End Birthright Citizenship for Territories Act" — a discriminatory attempt to block birthright citizenship for some people born in the U.S. territories after January 1, 2027. marianaspress.com/news/article...

Federal Legislation Seeks to “End Birthright Citizenship in U.S. Territories” | Marianas Press

New Bill Follows Statement by Vice President JD Vance Calling the Denial of Birthright Citizenship in U.S. Territories “A Great Idea”

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By mockingly questioning Quang Nguyen's — a Vietnamese refugee and Arizona state representative — ability to speak English, Turning Point Action's Tyler Bowyer reinforces the harmful narrative that Asian people will always be "outsiders" or "foreign" to American society. 🧵⬇️

Turning Point official’s ‘speak English’ remark to Vietnamese American GOP lawmaker sparks backlash

A top Turning Point Action official asked a Vietnamese American state lawmaker whether he could speak English during a social media dispute last week, drawing condemnation and exposing tension within…

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Syed Sohail Uddin was working at a mall in Utah when a stranger stabbed him repeatedly after finding out he was Muslim. Our hearts are with Uddin and his loved ones as he heals from multiple surgeries on his hands, heart, and lungs. indianexpress.com/article/worl...

Indian-origin Muslim stabbed 15 times after being asked ‘are you Muslim?’ in Utah mall

The suspect, who has a history of violence, reportedly went around the mall asking people their religion.

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Trump continues his fight to rewrite U.S. history. The White House recently attacked programs and exhibits at the National Museum of American History over what they believe is "anti-White activism." The report also argues that the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act was not related to white supremacy. 🧵⬇️

White House Defends 1882 Immigration Law Excluding Chinese Immigrants

The Trump administration is defending the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act against the charge that the law had a racist intent.

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ICE officers — with no uniforms, body cameras, or identification — violently assaulted an elderly Vietnamese man at the Las Vegas airport yesterday. 🧵⬇️

Rights Groups Demand Probe of ICE Violently Attempting Arrest of Elderly Man in Nevada

In Nevada, rights groups are demanding an investigation into the violent attempted arrest of an elderly man by plainclothes ICE agents at the Las Vegas international airport. Video of Monday’s…

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Thousands of people in the Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) and Guam are facing a long road to recovery because of Super Typhoon Bavi — a Category 5 Typhoon that is the strongest storm the world has seen so far this year. 🧵⬇️

Super Typhoon Bavi brings destruction to Guam and surrounding Pacific islands

People in the Northern Mariana Islands — remote U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean — are dealing with the aftermath of intense winds and severe flooding from Super Typhoon Bavi.

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This past week, 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo of Texas and 26-year-old Johan Sebastian Guerrero of Maine were callously shot dead during separate traffic stops by ICE agents who were allegedly in unmarked vehicles. 🧵⬇️

For over 35 years, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo built a life in the United States, working tirelessly to give his three children a better future. On Tuesday morning, they learned through social media that their father was fatally shot by ICE on his way to work.

State Rep. Gene Wu@genefortexas.bsky.social · 4w ago

Tonight, I was proud to stand with so many Houstonians to demand a full, transparent, & independent investigation into the #ICE shooting of a beloved husband and father. His name is Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. We will not forget. #justiceforlorenzo #txlege

Under Trump, ICE is arresting thousands of people daily, sowing fear and trauma nationwide. That’s why we need AAPI voters to elect political leaders who will put a check on this lawless administration. ⬇️

AAPI House Calls - Stop AAPI Hate Action

We’re reaching AAPI voters in places where their votes can tip the scale in the 2026 midterms.

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New details were just released about racially-motivated attacks in San Diego that severely injured three people, including an Asian man. The victims claim a group of men — two with alleged ties to a white supremacist gang — shouted racial slurs and said, "Don't you know who we are? We're skinheads."

FBI warrant details alleged racial hate-crime attacks at Oceanside Pier involving ‘skinheads,’ Marines

An FBI agent alleged that two of the attackers claim membership in a White supremacist gang, including one who allegedly posted a video of himself shouting “Heil Hitler.”

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As we celebrate #America250, we’re reflecting on what freedom looks like for AAPI communities: We deserve the freedom to live, work, and learn without being attacked by federal agents. We deserve the freedom to speak our languages and practice our religions without being racially profiled. 🧵⬇️

AAPIs are one of the fastest-growing voting populations in the country, yet they remain among the most overlooked by political campaigns. A small number of votes could determine who holds power in Congress — and AAPI voters can make the difference in competitive congressional districts nationwide.

In the 80s, a recession hit the U.S. auto industry. Politicians scapegoated Japan for the decline and spewed anti-Japanese rhetoric. This racist lie inspired 2 autoworkers to attack Vincent Chin. #OTD in '82, he died from his injuries — galvanizing national protests against anti-Asian scapegoating.

Vincent Chin's death remembered in Detroit as anti-Asian bias rises

Vincent Chin's death 44 years ago will be remembered at a ceremony on Saturday, June 20 in Detroit where an honorary street sign is named after him.

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Our rights and freedoms are under attack. If you're tired of feeling afraid, angry, and powerless, then listen up: We're mobilizing AAPI voters to elect leaders who fight for our communities. We can’t do it without your help. Join us on Zoom tomorrow, 6/24 and Thursday, 6/25 to learn more. ⬇️

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stop AAPI Hate Action Kick-Off Call. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

AAPI voters have the power to stop Trump’s racist, anti-immigrant agenda, and Stop AAPI Hate Action has a plan to help you get started. Amid growing threats to our civil rights and our immigrant commu...

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On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Texas to announce the abolition of slavery, ordering freedom for 250,000+ enslaved Black people in the state. Today, Juneteenth is a celebration of the enduring strength of Black communities in the face of white supremacy and racial injustice. 🧵⬇️

Trump's anti-immigrant attacks are not just disrupting AAPI communities nationwide, but also changing our overall perceptions of the U.S. New polling from AAPI Data and AP/NORC reveals that most (64%) AAPI adults once believed that the U.S. is a great place for immigrants, but not anymore. 🧵⬇️

How AAPI adults are being affected by Trump's immigration crackdown, according to a new poll

A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds that most Asian American and Pacific Islander adults have experienced or witnessed some degree of upheaval because of the Trump administration’s heightened…

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Since Trump's return to the White House, 13,000+ children have been abducted from their homes and sent to ICE's concentration camps. No child deserves to be criminalized and tortured because of who they are or where they come from. Thanks @msrachelforlittles.bsky.social for telling their stories.

Ms. Rachel brings children’s letters from ICE custody to Capitol Hill, including those from Colorado Springs family

Rachel Accurso — best known as Ms. Rachel — marched the steps of Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon to share handwritten letters and drawings from children, who describe their experiences being detained a...

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AAPI voters are fed up with being neglected by political campaigns and shut out of decisions that could transform their lives. From ICE kidnappings in our neighborhoods to attacks on our constitutional rights, we have too much on the line to stay silent. 🧵⬇️

AP Exclusive: Stop AAPI Hate launches a nonprofit to mobilize voters before midterms

Stop AAPI Hate is an organization that rose to national prominence for its meticulous reports on anti-Asian hate incidents at the height of the pandemic.

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AAPI voters have the power to stop Trump’s racist agenda and start improving the lives of working families. We have a plan to make this happen! 🗳️ Join us on 6/24-25 to learn about Stop AAPI Action and get an inside look into how to volunteer with us as we build power for the midterms and beyond. ⬇️

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stop AAPI Hate Action Kick-Off Call. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

AAPI voters have the power to stop Trump’s racist, anti-immigrant agenda, and Stop AAPI Hate Action has a plan to help you get started. Amid growing threats to our civil rights and our immigrant…

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The votes are in: Congress would rather waste tens of billions of our taxpayer dollars on ICE and Border Patrol than stand up to Trump and end his deadly attacks on immigrants. 🧵⬇️

Asian Americans, take note: moments like this are the moments when our allyship matters the most. That means condemning the death of Cyrus Carmack-Belton and the miscarriage of justice that allowed Rick Chow to walk free. Read our full statement: stopaapihate.org/cyrus-carmack-belton

Stop AAPI Hate Condemns the Shooting of Cyrus Carmack-Belton, and Calls for Cross-Racial Solidarity - Stop AAPI Hate Action

June 9, 2026Three years ago, 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton was killed by convenience store owner Rick Chow over bottled water. Cyrus’ death was a tragedy then, and it remains a tragedy today in…

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