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JACL Politics

JACL Continues Opposition to Newly Issued Immigration Ban

The JACL continues to oppose the Muslim country travel ban. The addition of three more nations to the Muslim country…

P.C. EditorOctober 6, 2017

National News Politics

JACL Disappointed by Trump’s Decision to End DACA

WASHINGTON — The Japanese American Citizens League issued a statement saying it was “deeply disappointed” by President Trump’s announcement Tuesday…

P.C. EditorSeptember 6, 2017

JACL National News Politics

JACL Speaks Out in Support of Keeping DACA

WASHINGTON — The Japanese American Citizens League on Thursday joined the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans and several other…

P.C. EditorSeptember 1, 2017

JACL National News Politics

JACL Slams Joe Arpaio Pardon

WASHINGTON — The Japanese American Citizens League denounced Friday’s pardon by President Trump of former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio,…

P.C. EditorAugust 30, 2017

JACL National News Politics

JACL Supports the Rights of Transgender Individuals to Serve Openly in the Military

The Japanese American Citizens League is deeply dismayed by the announcement by President Donald Trump that transgender people will be…

P.C. EditorAugust 4, 2017

Columnists JACL Reflections

Reflections: The Advantage of Belonging to the JACL

By Laurie Shigekuni It was a joy and privilege to travel to Washington, D.C., from July 6-10 with my Dad…

P.C. EditorJuly 21, 2017

Community JACL News

Twin Cities JACL Co-Sponsors ‘Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit: Japanese American WWII Incarceration, Then & Now’ Exhibit

Paul Kitagaki Jr. (seated, third from left) with Twin Cities JACL Education Committee members (seated, from left) Les Suzukamo, Janet Carlson (co-chair), Carolyn Nayematsu…

P.C. EditorJuly 6, 2017

JACL National News Politics

JACL Taps David Inoue for Executive Director Post

David H. Inoue By P.C. Staff LOS ANGELES — JACL National President Gary Mayeda announced on June 26 that David…

P.C. EditorJune 27, 2017

Community JACL News Politics

JACL to Be Featured on Asian Pacific America

Lance Lew, coordinating producer for “Asian Pacific America With Robert Handa," on the show’s set with host Robert Handa. (Photo:…

P.C. EditorJune 19, 2017

JACL National News Politics

Washington, D.C.: More to Do Than Just a Convention

Artwork by Japanese artis Utamaro is currently on display at the Smithsonian Sackler Gallery until July 9. By David Inoue…

P.C. EditorJune 19, 2017