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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 21h

Thank you to AsAmNews for uplifting SEAA voices by covering the launch of our latest report, Weaving Wellness: Intergenerational Insights from Southeast Asian American Communities. Read the full article at: asamnews.com/2026/09/24/s...

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Study finds key to fighting loneliness among Southeast Asians – AsAmNews

Report finds big divide between young and old on dealing with trauma and how that's leading to a culture clash. in some SE Asian families.

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ICE Out of CA coalition @iceoutofca.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

BREAKING: We are outraged by Governor Newsom's veto of the No Side Jobs for ICE Act, AB 1537 by Asm Isaac Bryan. This veto leaves Californians completely in the dark. How many officers are secretly moonlighting for ICE? We must uncover the truth! 1/

Black and red graphic with images of masked officers in background. Text reads: How many police are SECRETLY moonlighting for ICE? We must uncover the truth. Gov Newsom VETOED AB 1537 "The No Side Jobs for ICE Act." His veto leaves Californians in the dark.

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ICE Out of CA coalition @iceoutofca.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

2/ Our full statement ⬇️. We are so grateful to Asm. Isaac Bryan @ib2real.bsky.social and his amazing team, to the 17 local electeds, and 93 orgs that backed this bill.

For immediate release: September 30, 2026

ICE Out of CA decries Governor’s veto of AB 1537,
The No Side Jobs for ICE Act

“How many police are secretly moonlighting for ICE? We must uncover the truth”

September 30, 2026 - The ICE Out of California coalition condemned today Gov. Newsom’s veto of AB 1537, the No Side Jobs for ICE Act” authored by Asm. Isaac Bryan.

The first-in-the-nation bill, supported by a broad coalition of immigrant, civil rights, and labor organizations from across the state, including 17 City and County elected officials, would have ensured that police, sheriffs, and certain other law enforcement officers in the state could not take on secondary employment in any job that directly involves "engaging in arresting, detaining, transporting, or deporting" people under federal or out-of-state immigration laws. This prohibition would have applied whether the “side job” is with ICE, a private corporation, or with a law enforcement agency in another state which has enacted anti-immigration legislation.

The coalition issued the following statement:

Over 90 immigrant and civil rights organizations from across the state strongly supported AB 1537 because it would have closed a disturbing loophole in state law and brought urgently needed transparency.

Gov. Newsom’s veto of AB 1537 leaves Californians completely in the dark.

A handful of extreme Sheriffs and other law enforcement associations opposed AB 1537, with some, like the San Bernardino Sheriff, making clear that they wished to maintain the authority to allow local officers to moonlight for ICE.

At the end of the day, we are forced to ask: what are they hiding? How many sheriffs and police are secretly moonlighting for ICE and abducting our neighbors? Now more than ever, we must uncover the truth.

We are grateful to Asm. Bryan for his powerful leadership as well as to community supporters across the state.

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join us next Wednesday, Sept. 23, to learn findings and recommendations from our forthcoming report, Weaving Wellness: Intergenerational Insights from Southeast Asian American Communities. RSVP today at: bit.ly/WeavingWellnessWebinar

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

What does wellness mean for Southeast Asian Americans? Join our virtual launch and community panel on Wednesday, Sept. 23, to explore new community-rooted research on connection, collective healing, and communal care. Register and share: bit.ly/WeavingWellnessWebinar

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Our August News in Review featured our new fact sheet on SEAA deportations, a call to action to support the All Students Count Act, our merch shop and more. Read our latest at bit.ly/SEARACAug26Newsletter. Sign up to receive our monthly newsletters in your inbox at bit.ly/SEARACnews

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

SEARAC and AAPI Data’s fact sheet makes it clear: we must act now to keep our families together. People who have called the US home for decades are being sent to countries they no longer have a connection to. We need policy solutions that ensure dignity. Read more: bit.ly/seadeportationtrends2026

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

As students head back to school, they deserve to be seen and supported. Join SEARAC, NCAPA, and 50+ organizations in urging Congress to cosponsor the All Students Count Act and improve AANHPI education data. Take action: bit.ly/ASCAct2026

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This Friday, BlackStar Film Festival will feature the East Cost premiere of Muoz-doic Mixtape, an episode from SEAA Journeys focused on intergenerational storytelling from the Iu Mien community in Portland. Learn more here: blackstarprojects.org/festival/fil...

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

SEARAC applauds the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship. It affirms the idea that every child born here is entitled to the same rights, dignity, and chance to thrive. Read SEARAC's full response at the link in our bio.

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

SEARAC presents the Rising Up fact sheet series, a five-part set of briefs that go into a deeper dive of selected findings from our Rising Up: The Southeast Asian American Educational Journey report. shorturl.at/LDFK7

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Policies should advance dignity and opportunity for all communities, but yesterday, Congress and the White House chose to furtherexpand immigration enforcement. Read SEARAC's full statement here: shorturl.at/RQcur

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

In our latest blog, SEARAC LAT alum Allie Soisouvanh Price reflects on what Lao New Year means to her as a proud daughter of Lao refugees and why celebration itself is a form of advocacy. Read Allie's full blog here: shorturl.at/uzyJ3

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Breaking! The CA Assembly just PASSED AB 1537, The No Side Jobs for ICE Act, by Asm. @ib2real.bsky.social! This bill will ensure local police and sheriffs can’t “moonlight” as deportation agents. Thank you to Asm. Bryan, co-authors, and all who voted yes. Now, on to the Senate!

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

HAPPENING NOW: AB 1537 by Asm. Isaac Bryan, the No Side Jobs for ICE Act, is being heard on the Assembly Floor right now! This bill will ensure local police and sheriffs can’t “moonlight” as deportation agents, closing a loophole in state law. Stay tuned!

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Every student deserves to be seen. When AANHPI students are lumped together, their struggles & strengths become invisible. SEARAC supports the All Students Count Act, requiring disaggregated data. Thank you @hirono.senate.gov & @jayapal.house.gov for championing this bill! 🔗 shorturl.at/je1I7

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

How are community colleges protecting educational opportunity for Southeast Asian Americans? Join us May 19 (1:30–2 pm ET) for our Rising Up webinar to find out. RSVP: bit.ly/RisingUpPt4

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The Southeast Asian American story is an American story. 50 years of SEAA history deserve national recognition. Tell Congress to cosponsor the SEAA 50th Anniversary Resolution. 🔗bit.ly/SEAA50to250 #SEAA50 #SEAAResolution

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Join SEARAC for the third installment of our Rising Up series on May 13, 2:30 pm-3 pm ET where we will focus on supporting Southeast Asian American men and boys in education. RSVP at bit.ly/RisingUpPt3!

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The Hmong, Mien, Khmer, Lao, Vietnamese, and other Southeast Asian communities have spent 50 years contributing to this country. 50 years of resilience. 50 years of American history. Congress should recognize it. Contact your rep today.🔗bit.ly/SEAA50to250 #SEAA50 #SEAAResolution

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Phun H, SEARAC Comms Manager, penned a staff blog reflecting on what a screening of Southeast Asian American Journeys at Carolina Asia Center taught her about the fighting spirit of Southeast Asian American communities. Read her full blog here: searac.org/news/april-reminded-me-to-return-home/

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

May is AANHPI Heritage Month, and SEARAC honors our vibrant Southeast Asian American community. We remember our ancestors who fled war & genocide, rebuilt their lives, & planted seeds for a more just future. Take action with us: bit.ly/SEAA50to250 Illustration credit to the talented Natalie Bui

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

50 years ago, over 1.2 million refugees from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia found refuge in the United States. As America turns 250, it's time for Congress to recognize this pivotal chapter in our shared history. Urge your rep to cosponsor the Southeast Asian American resolution. 🔗bit.ly/SEAA50to250

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Thank you for joining the kickoff of our Rising Up webinar series! Today's virtual event was about the importance of AANAPISIs increasing SEAA educational attainment, recent threats to the program, and our proposed solutions. Join us tomorrow for part 2 of the series. RSVP here: bit.ly/RisingUpPt2

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Join us for AAPI Policy Priorities in a #YearofAction as we break down new survey data and what it means for policy action in 2026. 📅 April 29 ⏰ 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET 🔗 Register: AAPIData.com/2026priorities

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

SEARAC is proud to launch our new “Rising Up” fact sheet and webinar series highlighting the urgent needs of Southeast Asian American students. SEARAC is kicking off the series with two back-to-back releases focusing onAANAPISIs and student experiences.

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Today, Quyên Đinh, SEARAC Executive Director, joined US Senator Mazie Hirono, Congressman Adriano Espaillat , Congressman Mark Takano, and education and civil rights advocates at a press conference calling on the Trump Administration to protect and fully fund Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We’re proud to support SB 1422 - theMedi-Cal Access Restoration Act SB 1422 restores access to Medi-Cal by ending the enrollment freeze and ensuring communities across California can get the care they need. 🔗 Learn more about #SB1422 → Bit.ly/SB1422-Facts #SB1422 #MediCal #EndtheFreeze

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

At a time when Southeast Asian American communities continue to navigate deep inequities, any delay in improving data on SEAAs risks keeping our communities invisible to the very systems meant to serve them. Read the full statement here: shorturl.at/cm4Yr

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

This Lao & Khmer New Year, SEAA families across the country will light candles, make offerings, and gather together. But for some families, there is an empty seat because unjust detention and deportation have taken a loved one. Urge your Representative to cosponsor the SEADRA today. linktr.ee/searac

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

រីករាយឆ្នាំថ្មី🌸 ສະບາຍດີປີໃຫມ່ 🌸 Happy Lao and Khmer New Year from SEARAC🌸 Our offices are closed today in observance of Lao and Khmer New Year. To our communities celebrating — we are sending you wishes for a peaceful, happy, and abundant year ahead.

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

All families deserve to be together, but cruel immigration policies are tearing families apart. Despite serving his sentence, Van Vu was still detained by ICE. This “double punishment” is re-traumatizing communities trying to heal. Read the article from @publicradiotulsa at the link in our bio.

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

We’re proud to support SB 1422 - theMedi-Cal Access Restoration Act. SB 1422 restores access to Medi-Cal by ending the enrollment freeze and ensuring communities across California can get the care they need. Senate Health Committee - please support SB 1422! #SB1422 #MediCal #EndtheFreeze

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We are breaking down the key findings from Rising Up, a new education report. Our first key finding is that outcomes are improving, but remain uneven across ethnicity and gender. Read the full report and our newly released executive summary at bit.ly/RisingUpSEARAC

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

As Trump ramps up his mass deportation machine, thousands of Californians are facing immigration court, one of the most complex legal systems in the country, without a lawyer and without a fair shot. AB 2600 is our chance to stand up for our neighbors and protect due process for every Californian.

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

For our latest Workplace Wellness blog series, SEARAC Chief Operating Officer Katrina Dizon Mariategue writes about the ways SEARAC has prioritized the wellbeing of staff through sustainable workplace policies. Read her blog post at the link in our bio.

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🎥 We are excited to have two episodes of our doc series 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧 and 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗨𝗦 screening with other amazing films highlighting SEAA experiences in Philly & the US. 🍿FaceClock Gallery on 3/19 @ 6:30 PM. Please register in advance so we can get an approximate headcount. shorturl.at/XJa92

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Join @SEARAC and @SEAFN for a virtual event celebrating the reintroduction of the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act #SEADRA. SEADRA would end Southeast Asian deportation as we know it. Join us Feb. 19 at 1pm ET/10am PT on Zoom or Facebook. Register at bit.ly/SEADRA2026event.

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

SEARAC is hiring a strategic planning consultant! Help guide our 2027–2030 strategy and align our work with this political moment to serve and empower Southeast Asian American communities. Applications due Feb. 25. Learn more at searac.org/careers.

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

All communities deserve safety, dignity, & the freedom to live w/o fear. The violence & chaos that ICE are bringing to cities across the country must end. Our loved ones are being terrorized. Tell your Senator to reject any bill that funds ICE. Read the full statement here: tinyurl.com/2h8cbutc

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

SEARAC’s 2026 Leadership and Advocacy Training (LAT) program is now accepting applications. Deepen your understanding of the issues impacting SEAA communities & advance change at the federal level. 🗓 Apply by Feb. 8 🔗 bit.ly/LAT2026app or link in bio

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

We’re grateful to the Seattle community for uplifting Southeast Asian American experiences through a screening of our docuseries. This special event was made possible by Theatre Off Jackson and included a book sale featuring works by Southeast Asian authors from mam's books.

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

SEARAC celebrates the introduction of a House and Senate resolution recognizing 2025 as the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States.

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

We’re halfway through our Week of Giving, and we’re calling on our community and supporters to help us reach our $50,000 goal in honor of the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian American refugee resettlement.

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Join SEARAC in holding our elected officials accountable and defending the rights of our refugee & immigrant communities. Help us raise $50,000 by the end of the month to power the next generation of SEAA leaders and advocates. Donate today: bit.ly/searac2025fundraiser

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

When this government tried to silence us, our community showed up in their offices. Now, more than ever, we must remember our people’s history and tradition of resistance and step into our power. Support our movement by donating to SEARAC at bit.ly/searac2025fundraiser

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

SEARAC is proud to launch our new Rooted in Power Giving Circle! We invite you to join us in fueling & sustaining our work. Join our new Rooted in Power Giving Circle today and become an essential contributor to a healthy, thriving SEAA community. Learn more here: searac.org/donate-to-searac

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Join SEARAC’s new Rooted in Power Giving Circle - SEARAC

SEARAC has launched a new Giving Circle as a way to build dedicated support for our policy advocacy and leadership development work for Southeast Asian Americans and to celebrate the donors who make o...

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in history ended last night after Congress passed a bill that was signed into law by the President. Extensions to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which help American families afford health care coverage, were not included in this package.

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Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) @searac.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Have you checked out SEARAC's October 2025 newsletter? Read about our community's wins including the passage of SCR 96 - a California resolution that commemorates the 50th year of our communities’ resettlement - and screening of our docuseries in Sacramento. Read more here: shorturl.at/HZsE9.

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