Asians punished twice as hard under Economic Espionage Act, study shows
Results found that Asians are arrested at higher rates under the EEA, yet they are less likely to be found guilty than defendants with Western surnames.
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Taiwanese in U.S. insist their identity is not a ‘political choice’— but must be a census option
“Being part of a democracy is about having a voice,” one community advocate said. “The first step to that is recognizing that we exist.”
How It Feels to Be Asian in Today’s America
The idea of a shared Asian American identity has been fraught for about as long as it has existed. Together, the more than two dozen reflections shown here reveal a range of views and complicated emotions being felt in Asian American communities today.
Biden pick Florence Pan confirmed as first Asian American woman on D.C. federal court
Pan was first nominated to the federal court in 2016 by Democratic President Barack Obama.
Asian American lawmakers urge DOJ to give updates about hate crimes law
“Full implementation of the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act will help stem the tide against further violence,” the letter stated.
Independent Redistricting Commission Fails To Reach Consensus, Releases Competing Maps
The bipartisan state commission charged with redrawing legislative and congressional district maps released two competing draft proposals on Wednesday after Democrat and Republican appointees failed to agree on one set of maps.