The Asian American Advocacy Fund advocates for federal, state, and local policies that will improve the lives of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and all immigrant populations in Georgia. We are fighting for a Georgia with equality, fair treatment, and self-determination for all.
We are fighting for a world where race and immigration status have no bearing on how a person is treated or the opportunities they have.
Democracy works best when everyone is able to participate, and a participatory democracy is essential to ensuring that the needs of immigrants and communities of color are reflected in policy.
All Georgians, regardless of their immigration status, should have access to the resources they need to thrive, and not just survive.
The Sheriff and District Attorney races in Georgia this year, specifically in Gwinnett County, have so much at stake for our communities. Gwinnett residents deserve to have a Sheriff and District Attorney who represent our values while prioritizing the needs of all constituents, irrespective of race, creed, or immigration status.
Read MoreDear Indian American Voters of Georgia, The 2020 November General Election will be one of the most important elections of our lifetimes. This election is a historic one, and thus necessitates our participation.
Read MoreCall to Action -- The 2020 Legislative Session has concluded, and we were able to stop the harmful voter suppression bill, SB 463. But your help is still needed to ask the Governor to veto HB 838 & SB 402.
Read MoreHB 994 is a dangerous anti-gang legislation bill that falls in with Governor Brian Kemp’s prioritization of ending gang violence, however, it is likely to target and damage the youth by criminalizing them as adults in superior courts.
Read MoreWe oppose SB 463: it strips the State Election Board of their constitutional responsibility to uphold federal voting standards and places the responsibility solely on local counties and municipalities.
Read MoreMedicaid was implemented in 1967, providing Georgia’s low-income resident’s healthcare, which can include members of the AAPI community.
Read MoreWe strongly oppose HB 1083, which prevents local law enforcement and local municipalities from implementing policies that fit their community’s needs.
Read MoreOn Monday, April 20th, Governor Brian Kemp announced his decision to reopen the state of Georgia for business.
Read MoreImplemented in October of 2011, the Board of Regents policy 4.1.6 bans undocumented students from Georgia’s top institutions of higher education.
Read MoreThe threat of Coronavirus or COVID-19 pushed Georgia officials to delay the 2020 General and Presidential Primary from March 24th to June 9th.
Read MoreHB 1058, which amends the Anti-Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) law that Georgia has on the books, was introduced shortly before Crossover Day in the House.
Read MoreSince the 1990s, there have been a growing number of states that have expanded access to driver’s licenses. We recommend the creation of a new driver's license to be used solely for the purpose of driving
Read MoreWe oppose HB 784, a bill that would close school board meetings about school safety plans to the public.
Read MoreWe strongly oppose HB 915, a sweeping piece of legislation that would ban any sanctuary policy in the state of Georgia and mandate local enforcement of federal immigration law.
Read MoreWith the first week of the legislative session in Georgia rolling in, the Asian American Advocacy Fund (AAAF) is excited to begin the session.
Read MoreRead our full agenda of federal, state, and local policies.
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