Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — Sunday, December 18 marks International Migrants Day, which recognizes the important contribution of migrants while highlighting the challenges they face. In the United States, approximately two-thirds of Asian Americans and one-sixth of Pacific Islanders are foreign-born.

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) held its leadership elections for the 118th Congress and announced the following results:

Washington, D.C. – On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a memorandum to federal agencies to improve access to services for people with limited proficiency in English.

Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, five people were murdered and over two dozen were injured in a shooting at Club Q, a gay and lesbian night club in Colorado Springs, CO. CAPAC leaders released the following statements:

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer announced that he will not pursue a leadership post in the 118^th Congress. CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement:

Washington, D.C. –Today, as Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she will not pursue a leadership post for the 118^th Congress, CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement:

Washington, D.C. – Last week, Ms. Sherry Chen, a National Weather Service hydrologist who was wrongfully accused of espionage, won a settlement of $1.8 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce for her wrongful prosecution and termination. Ms.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States will begin to hear oral arguments in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, two cases that challenge the Court’s long-standing support for affirmative action in higher education.