The SAVE Act (HB 22) is a Trump-backed bill that would destroy voter registration for 21 million people! This move makes voter registration harder for everyone and is an attack on our democracy. We need to call our representatives ASAP and urge them not only to vote NO!

This Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, @advancingjusticechicago will partner with businesses to raise funds to support power building within AAPI communities. 📝 To sign up to partner with us, fill out the pledge form at bit.ly/HM25chi

Eid Mubarak! Advancing Justice | Chicago sends warm wishes to all who observed the holy month of Ramadan. The Eid holiday commemorates the end of Ramadan and is a day of celebrating the blessings gained throughout the month.

We want to share an upcoming event with one of our public safety coalitions, the Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice (INPJ). Cook County-based members of INPJ are hosting a campaign update event on April 5th at 1 PM at Grace Place (637 S Dearborn, Chicago).

Congratulations to the @MuslimCivicCoalition on passing the Faith by Plate Act! Governor JB Pritzker signed the bill into law last week, during the holy month of Ramadan. The Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment Coalition advocated for this bill.

Join AAAJ - Chicago and JCUA to help protect our communities from ICE! We have two opportunities coming up to get involved in keeping our neighborhood safe including both a ICE Watch Training as well as a Know Your Rights Canvass.

Advancing Justice | Chicago wishes all those celebrating Holi a joyful celebration filled with vibrant colors, laughter, and love. Happy Holi to all!

Join A Just Chi's March General Meeting on Wednesday, March 19th from 6-7:30 pm! Socialist Organizer Zhang Mazi will be leading our general meeting workshop for this month, "China: A Radical Introduction". Please register for this timely workshop at bit.ly/AJustChi2025.

Our Executive Director, Grace Pai, was featured on WBBM’s weekly radio show, “At Issue,” on Sunday, March 9th, 2025, to discuss recent anti-immigrant executive orders and the impact on Asian American communities. Link: audacy.com/podcast/at-issue-…

Join ICIRR’s state-wide text alert system, ILLINOIS EYES ON I.C.E., which will immediately alert you to verified ICE activity in your area. Sign-up link in bio: icirr.quorum.us/campaign/ile…

On February 25, 2025, the Trump administration announced a new policy requiring all immigrants to register with the federal government. Advancing Justice | Chicago vehemently opposes this racist registry, which will criminalize millions of people and tear families apart.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice condemns President Trump's Executive Order Declaring English as the Official Language of the U.S. as it is discriminatory. Read the full statement here: bit.ly/protect-language-acce…

Last week, Advancing Justice | Chicago staff joined the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights in Springfield to demand pro-immigrant policies and investments in immigrant services.

Ramadan Mubarak to all those celebrating! Ramadan is a time of self-reflection and fasting from sunrise to sunset. This month-long observance focuses on spiritual growth, charity, and community. May this sacred month bring peace and clarity.

Last Friday, members of the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment (PAVE) Coalition presented our annual policy agenda to the Asian American Legislative Caucus. Thank you to our coalition partners and Asian American legislators for joining us in personal and virtually!

Good news! Last week, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling that blocked President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship from going into effect.

Calling all CPS high school students! This month, KINETIC will host a screening of Didi. Join us on February 20th at 5pm for popcorn, food, and a post-screening discussion about the film.RSVP at bit.ly/Didi-screening

We are excited to welcome May Tiwamangkala as our new Director of Organizing! May brings a wealth of experience in advocating for marginalized communities and creating systemic change. May is deeply committed to racial equity and fostering inclusive change.

As we continue to honor the memory of Tuyet Le, we wanted to reshare this video commemorating her trailblazing leadership at Advancing Justice | Chicago. Video Credit: Edgar Vargas & Cuatro Media Group. facebook.com/share/v/18C1j8q…

We are deeply alarmed by recent reports of ICE agents using unlawful forced entry to invade people's homes. If you or someone you know has been a victim of forced entry, it is important to act quickly. Call, ICIRR’s family support network hotline at 855.435.7693.