#AAPisforVotingRights Launches Today!

Our communities’ ability to vote is under attack like we have not seen in over a generation. While the Senate may have failed to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act in January, the fight is far from over and this issue is still unbelievably important.

APIAVote and AANHPI Leaders Meet With President Biden and Vice President Harris

Christine Chen, Executive Director of Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote, issued the following statement after meeting President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris with a coalition of twelve other Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander civil rights leaders to discuss voting rights, anti-Asian hate, immigration, and economic opportunity.

APIAVote Issues Statement on Brnovich V. DNC Decision

On Thursday, July 1, in Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee, the Supreme Court upheld two electoral policies in Arizona that suppress voting rights for historically-marginalized communities. Executive Director Christine Chen of Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) issues the following statement.

APIAVote Issues Statement on Blockage of the For the People Act

On Tuesday, June 22nd, the United States Senate voted against starting debate on The For the People Act, the first step in the consideration of a bill. Executive Director Christine Chen of Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) issues the following statement.

Honoring Representative John Lewis

We are saddened by the recent passing of Representative John Lewis. A civil rights icon and an ardent leader, Rep. John Lewis was a passionate supporter of protecting our right to vote.