FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, DECEMBER 18, 2025, LOS ANGELES, CA––Asian Americans Advancing Justice, a national affiliation of four independent Asian American civil rights organizations, strongly condemns the Trump administration’s expanded travel ban, which now targets immigrants and people of color from 39 countries and those traveling on Palestinian Authority-issued travel documents, under the false pretense of national security.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice, a national affiliation of four independent civil rights organizations, issues the following statement:
“Trump’s expanded travel ban is a deliberate attempt to dismantle our immigration and humanitarian protection systems, tearing millions of families apart, fueling xenophobia and deepening entrenched discrimination under the guise of national security. However, this continued targeted and discriminatory attack against people of color and immigrants does not make us safer or stronger.
“Families and communities of every race, background, and country of origin deserve to live free from fear and discrimination. The Trump administration’s expanded travel ban explicitly targets and discriminates against people of color, including Asian immigrants, and immigrants seeking safety, stability, and opportunity. This expansion not only fails to keep the nation safe but also intentionally blocks families from reuniting and continues to upend lives. We will continue to work in coalition with immigrant and civil rights communities to push back against xenophobic attacks and demand a humane immigration system that prioritizes people’s lives over politics.”
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Liza Ameen (California), lameen@ajsocal.org, 213.241.0258
Aleisha Flores (Washington, D.C.), aflores@advancingjustice-aajc.org, 771.233.8202
Rachael Ramchand-Persad (Atlanta), rramchand@advancingjustice-atlanta.org, 404.585.8446×302
Grace Pai (Chicago), GPai@advancingjustice-chicago.org, 224.289.5291
About Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL)
AJSOCAL is the nation’s largest legal and civil rights organization for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). Founded in 1983, AJSOCAL supports over 15,000 individuals and organizations annually. By offering free legal help, engaging in impact litigation, conducting crucial research, and advocating for policy change, AJSOCAL prioritizes the most vulnerable members of AAPI communities while fostering a robust advocacy for civil rights and social justice. Offices are in downtown Los Angeles and Orange County, with satellite offices in Sacramento, ensuring accessibility for all. www.AJSOCAL.org
About Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Asian Americans Advancing Justice is a national affiliation of four leading Asian American civil rights organizations committed to advancing the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and building a more just society for all.
