Asian American Federation Raises Alarm about the Effect of the New Public Charge Rule on Asian New Yorkers
View transcripts of the recording in English, Bangla, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. New York, NY — Following the announcement of substantial changes to the new public charge rule by the Trump administration this month, the Asian American Federation (AAF) held a
Trump Administration Expands Public Charge Rule, Putting the Health and Stability of Immigrant Families at Risk
New rule broadens grounds for Green Card disqualification. New York, NY — On July 20, 2026, the federal government published a final ruling in the Federal Register that replaces the current public charge rule that has been in effect since 2022.
AAF Statement on FY2027 New York City Budget
Funding allocated for AAPI Legal Services Falls Short of Growing Community Needs. New York, NY — On Tuesday, New York City adopted a $125.8 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027, and announced Schedule C funding allocations. The Asian American Federation (AAF)
AAF Statement on Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship as a Constitutional Right
Virtually all children born in the United States are citizens at birth. New York, NY — This morning, the Supreme Court ruled on birthright citizenship, upholding a principle that has been a cornerstone of American constitutional law for over 150 years.
Asian American Federation, RISE Partners, and Legislators Demand Full Funding for Immigrant Protection Services
$3.5M Investment Would Deliver Critical Services to 1.5 Million Asian New Yorkers View the Press Conference Here and Images Here New York, NY — The Asian American Federation and Rapid Immigrant Support and Empowerment (RISE) partner organizations gathered at New York City