Tag: Congress
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Hmong: New Deadly Attack Launched by Laotian Military
The Congress of World Hmong People has reported a new armed attack against the ChaoFa Hmong launched by the Laotian military, in the La Na area (Xaysombun Special Zone, Laos) on 9 May 2020. A Hmong … Read Full Article
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More than 200 civil rights groups demand Congress publicly reject coronavirus racism
Rep. Judy Chu, the chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, says she “commends” the groups for speaking out. Read Full Article
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Asian American Lawmakers Tell Congress to Fight Racism and Hate Over Coronavirus
Tags: American, Asian, Asian Americans, attack, California, Congress, coronavirus, fight, letter, racism, teen, virusThe letter cited incidents in which Asian Americans were assaulted over fears of the virus. These include the attack on a California teen who ended up in an emergency room, as well as the barring of … Read Full Article
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Congress introduces bill to halt deportations to Laos
“It is a betrayal of the courage and sacrifice of our Hmong and Lao veterans and their families for the Trump administration to deport anyone to Laos,” said Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn. Read Full Article
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Asian American lawmakers urge Congress members to help stop coronavirus-fueled xenophobia
“The best way to stop the spread of coronavirus is to wash your hands, not perpetuate racist stereotypes,” reads a letter sent from the Asian American caucus to fellow Congress members. Read Full Article
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Members of Congress move to delay deportations of Hmong, Lao residents
Several members of Congress are moving to delay the Trump administration’s efforts to deport more than 4,700 people back to Laos. On Friday, they introduced legislation that would delay the planned … Read Full Article
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California Central Valley Congressman Jim Costa Releases Statement on Possible Lao and Hmong Deportations
“Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked to ensure the Hmong community is celebrated and the Special Guerilla Unit (SGU) veterans receive the commendations and recognition they deserve. Many … Read Full Article
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Who’s running for Congress in Minnesota in 2020
Ekbom is advocating for nuclear power and term limits for government employees. Lo is a lawyer that focuses on mediation in cases involving the Hmong community seeking the Republican nomination in the … Read Full Article
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Devin Nunes cares more for Trump than his district. Vote for Phil Arballo for Congress
The son of Hmong refugees, he also supports ensuring access to health care and lowering drug costs. Dary Rezvani, Democrat: Born and raised in Fresno, Rezvani graduated from Fresno State and took over … Read Full Article
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Hmong in Isolation
In advance of the 3rd Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of human rights in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the UNPO and the Congress of World Hmong People (CWHP) have jointly submitted a report to … Read Full Article
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Ilhan Omar is unlike anyone who has served in Congress. This is her complicated American story
Some of the first occupants were Hmong refugees fleeing Vietnam and Laos in the 1970s. Somalis began arriving about 20 years later. Omar’s father drove a cab and then found a job with better hours and … Read Full Article