asian american center for advancing justice hosting post-midterm election briefing for community members

Next Wednesday, the Asian American Center for Advancing Justice will be holding a post-midterm election briefing for community members. The briefing will discuss potential challenges and opportunities for the immigrant rights movement in the new political environment.

Speakers will provide an overview of anticipated federal, state and local anti-immigrant legislation and potential strategies to combat such initiatives, as well as address potential movement on immigrant rights issues when Congress reconvenes later this month for a lame-duck session.

Speakers will also discuss recent Asian American voter protection work, reflect on successes of Asian American candidates, the confirmation prospects of Asian American judicial nominees, and the upcoming redistricting process. Here's the basic info:

What:
The Asian American Center for Advancing Justice will hold a post-midterm election telephonic briefing for community members.

When:
Tuesday, November 16, 9AM PST/11AM CST/12PM EST

Who:
Speakers on the call will include:

* Karen Narasaki - President and Executive Director, Asian American Justice Center
* Stewart Kwoh - President and Executive Director, Asian Pacific American Legal Center
* Titi Liu - Executive Director, Asian Law Caucus
* Tuyet Le, Executive Director, Asian American Institute
* Staff from the Asian American Center for Advancing Justice

To reserve your spot, be sure to RSVP for the conference call by noon on Monday, November 15. Call-in information will be provided prior to the briefing. To RSVP, contact Olivia Chow at the Asian American Justice Center by phone at (202) 296-2300 x112 or by email at ochow@advancingequality.org.