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05.23.2024
Asian American Community Leaders Celebrate Passage of Language Equity and Access Act
After two years of organizing, the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment (PAVE) Coalition applauds the Illinois state legislature for passing the Language Equity and Access Act (SB3762) on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
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350 Asian American Community Leaders to Rally at the State Capitol Demanding Language Justice For All
The rally featured community testimonies calling on lawmakers to pass the Language Equity and Access Act (SB3762), fully fund immigrant services, create progressive revenue streams to generate new funding solutions for the state, and invest in the implementation of K-12 inclusive history requirements.
Read More03.20.2024
Poll Watching Findings: Suburban Cook County and Chicago
During March 19th’s presidential primary election, poll watchers from Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago (Advancing Justice | Chicago) visited 223 polling places across Cook County to monitor compliance with language and disability access requirements. In total, 36 poll watchers surveyed 106 Chicago precincts and 117 suburban Cook County precincts.
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— Tia, A Just Chi leader