Asian American Federation Issues Statement Opposing Proposed 2030 Census Changes
Asian American Federation CEO Catherine Chen (center in red shirt) joins City Council Speaker Julie Menin, New York Attorney General Letitia James and other members of the community in a rally at City Hall on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Credit:
Asian American Federation Applauds New York City and State Lawsuits to Block Public Charge Rule
Nearly 9 in 10 Asian children in New York live with an immigrant parent, putting families at risk of losing benefits their children are entitled to New York, NY — The Asian American Federation (AAF) applauds the legal actions by
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 Celebrates State Budget Win, Key State Investments for AAPI New Yorkers
$30M Secured for Essential Services for AAPI Communities Across New York, but Gaps Remain in Support for immigrant communities New York, NY — On May 26, the New York State Legislature and Governor Hochul approved the FY27 State Budget which includes
AAPI Equity Budget Coalition Secures $30M in New York State Budget Win
Funding will help expand programs and services for AAPI communities across the State. New York, NY – We are excited to announce that $30 million in New York State funding for AAPI communities has been secured in this year’s State Budget,
AAF Remembers Five Years Since Murders of Atlanta Spa Workers
On March 16, 2021, Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Soon Chung Park, Yong Ae Yue, Delaina Ashley Yaun González, and Paul Andre Michels were killed in a tragedy that marked a tipping point in anti-Asian hate. On
Nearly blind Burmese refugee abandoned by US Border Patrol found dead in Buffalo
Nurul Amin Shah Alam had been missing since February 19 after Department of Homeland Security agents dropped him off miles away from home New York, NY — The Asian American Federation is heartbroken and outraged to learn about the death of
Asian American Federation Applauds Legislation to Protect New Yorkers from ICE, Calls for Passage of New York for All
Legislation introduced today by Governor Hochul will eliminate agreements between ICE and local law enforcement to carry out federal civil immigration enforcement. New York, NY — In the past year, we have witnessed the murders of Renée Good and Alex Pretti,