Press Statements

APIAVote condemns the violence targeting Filipinos in San Diego, CA. The growing number of attacks against the elderly and the surge in domestic violence cases is a terrible reminder that anti-Asian hate and violence cannot be just another item in the news cycle.

Christine Chen, Executive Director of Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), issued the following statement after the Senate failed to move forward with voting on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act after it was filibustered.

Bob Sakaniwa, Senior Policy Advisor of Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), issued the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden announced the framework for the Build Back Better Act.

WASHINGTON, DC –  Christine Chen, Executive Director of Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), issued the following statement after the Senate failed to move

Christine Chen, Executive Director of Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), issued the following statement after Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer announced his intention to bring a vote to the Freedom to Vote Act later this week.

Bob Sakaniwa, Senior Policy Advisor at Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), issued the following statement after Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) announced the Senate version of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act on Tuesday.