Congratulations to @analiliafornj.bsky.social , Congresswoman-Elect in our home base of NJ-11! We look forward to working together to strengthen and protect our communities in areas from economic justice to civil rights, as we push beyond authoritarianism to a new day.

"We applaud the Assembly for advancing the NJVEA today, and look to the Senate to ensure that the best possible version of the bill reaches Governor Sherrill’s desk" -  Amber Reed, AAPI NJ.
@dosocialjustice.bsky.social: njisj.org/press_releases/assembly-...

Governor Sherrill Signs Immigrant Protection Bills Advocates call on Senate President Scutari (LD22) to follow the lead of constituents and Union County leaders and advance the Immigrant Trust Act in the state legislature.

A big step forward for immigrant families across New Jersey. Thank you Gov. Sherrill, NJ legislators, @njaij.bsky.social , and everyone who fought for this moment.
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ACLU-NJ Celebrates Immigrant Protection Bills Signed Into Law - ACLU of New Jersey Gov. Sherrill today signed S3522/A4070 and S3521/A4071 into law, ensuring long-overdue protections for immigrant communities.

BREAKING: Gov. Sherrill just signed critical bills that will ensure long‑overdue protections for immigrant communities in New Jersey.

Thank you, Gov. Sherrill, for showing that NJ will not sit idly by as ICE terrorizes our communities.

Protecting voter privacy is protecting democracy. Today, AAPI New Jersey and partners in the Motion to Intervene, represented by @dosocialjustice.bsky.social, took action to defend New Jersey voters’ personal data.

Read the full press release at tinyurl.com/USvCaldwell-Intervenors

Join us in Paterson on Saturday, April 11 to connect with local businesses and share Know Your Rights information. All are welcome, Bengali, Arabic, or Spanish speakers are especially needed! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/aapinewjersey/event/914903/

#knowyourrights #patersonnj #aapicommunity

Join the NJ-12 People’s Coalition, partners & special guest @repbonnie.bsky.social for a nonpartisan CD-12 candidate forum. Hear directly from candidates and learn where they stand on issues impacting our communities.
Friday, Mar 13 | Mayo Concert Hall, TCNJ 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/0313-CD12-Forum

Rally with AAPI NJ at the Supreme Court for Birthright Citizenship · AAPI New Jersey Rooted in the fight for equal rights by formerly enslaved Americans, and settled law for over 150 years, birthright citizenship is foundational to American democracy and has helped shape the histories of AAPI families across the nation. As the Trump administration seeks to overturn birthright citizenship in Barbara v. Trump oral arguments, please join AAPI NJ and other Asian American civil rights orgs as we protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC. Come and be a part of history, and help make our communities' voices heard. --Expect protest to last approximately 2-3 hours --We can provide transportation recommendations if you wish to travel with other AAPI NJ staff and volunteers --Participants will need to cover their own transportation and lodging. Modest transportation stipends are available for those with need - please email advocacy@aapinewjersey.org to inquire.

✊ Birthright citizenship has shaped AAPI families for 150+ years. As the Trump administration seeks to overturn it in Barbara v. Trump oral arguments, join AAPI NJ outside the Supreme Court in DC to make our voices heard. Sign up:

Channel your creative energy into action! 🎨 Join the Asian Aunty Brigade: Birthright Citizenship Art Build Build. No art skills? No problem. All Asian Aunties and Honorary Aunties welcome! RSVP at aapinewjersey.org/AAB
#defendbirthrightcitizenship #asianauntybrigade #aapicommunity

Stronger than Fear: Solidarity Walk in Palisades Park · AAPI New Jersey Together, we are stronger than fear! Please join AAPI NJ and Estamos Unidos for a solidarity walk to support immigrant-owned small businesses impacted by near-daily ICE activity in Palisades Park. With many community members feeling isolated and fearful, Broad Avenue, usually a bustling hub, has been quiet--creating hardship for its small businesses. If you speak Korean or Spanish, help us talk with the business owners on Broad Avenue about what they've been experiencing, their legal rights in encounters with ICE, and how they can protect their employees. No language skills? No problem! You can help distribute Know Your Rights info and show support for these businesses by walking and shopping with us. No cost to attend, but please bring funds to cover your purchases and RSVP for the meeting point. We'll start with a brief orientation. See you there!

Join our Pal Park Solidarity Walk! Do you speak Korean or Spanish? We’d love your help connecting with business owners and employees. Everyone is welcome to help distribute Know Your Rights information, walk with us, and shop local. RSVP:

Last week with Bergen County Equity Think Tank at Ramapo College NJ. We led Bystander Training + Power Mapping for 143 HS students across 15 districts. They practiced responding to harassment and left empowered to build safer, more inclusive schools. #youthadvocacy #youthempowerment

Back in Trenton today: standing up, fighting back with Hùhù, our dragon of protection, coalition partners @minkwoncenternj.bsky.social, CAIR NJ, @njaij.bsky.social, and bill sponsor Sen. Raj Mukherji to call on lawmakers. The fight for immigrant protections continues! We won’t give up!

Join us to listen, learn, and stand with the Black community in Trenton for a long-overdue conversation about reparations and repair in New Jersey. As Asian Americans, standing with Black communities is part of building the just future we all deserve.
🔗 bit.ly/TrentonRTH

Last month, students, local leaders, and neighbors gathered at our South Jersey AACNJ Convening to build connection and share what our communities are facing. Read the recap:
aapinewjersey.org/south-jersey-aapis-find-...

Want to feel more prepared to take action or just know how to stay safe? Join us for our upcoming Community Safety Lab series! Register at tinyurl.com/AAPINJ-SafetyLab
Want to bring a training to your community? Reach out to us at advocacy@aapinewjersey.org. We keep each other safe!

Join us next Thursday in Trenton as we stand alongside immigrants and advocates from across the state to demand full immigrant protections. Show up for our families and neighbors! Register ➡️ www.mobilize.us/aapinewjersey
#immigranttrustact #nj4all #immigrantrights

Today is the last day of in-person early voting for the CD11 Special Primary Election! 🗳️ Voting by mail? Don’t forget to return your ballot at a secure drop box, Board of Elections Office, or postmarked by 8pm this Thursday, Feb 5. Visit vote.nj.gov for more info

Join our next Textbank Tuesday: Feb 3, Virtual, 6–7 PM. We’ll be doing nonpartisan outreach to Asian American voters in CD-11 to share key election info and help increase voter participation. A great way to support even if you only have a little time. 👉 www.mobilize.us/aapinewjersey/event/885938/

One of the most important things we can do right now is to know our rights and support one another. AAPI New Jersey is here to for you and your community: aapinewjersey.org/resources/immigrants-rights/

Early voting is now open for the for the CD-11 special primary election!

Find early voting locations in your county here: nj.gov/state/elections/special-...

Last week, we hosted a nonpartisan Candidate Forum for AAPIs to hear from and engage with candidates seeking to represent for NJ's CD-11, where Asian Americans make up 12% of the growing population. Read the full recap & watch the recording ➡️ tinyurl.com/AAPINJ-CD11ForumRecap

Today, the Sikh Coalition and more than 40 partner organizations sent a letter to Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon urging DOJ Civil Rights to investigate the killing of American citizens by federal immigration agents. Read more: www.sikhcoalition.org/blog/2026/or...

Our joint statement with @repbonnie.bsky.social and @replamonica.bsky.social in support of immigrant protection legislation in New Jersey.

Yesterday, NJ lawmakers passed critical immigrant protections—now they’re on the Governor’s desk. Text @govmurphy.bsky.social at (732) 605-5455: “Governor Murphy, please sign the immigrant protection package without delay. Asian Americans and many NJ communities need these protections now!”

📍WE ARE IN TRENTON FOR THE FINAL VOTE ON THE IMMIGRANT PROTECTIONS PACKAGE!

💥Our powerful coalition has PACKED the Senate + Assembly chambers to show legislators that we are HERE.

New Jerseyans need protections now! Our data, communities and trust depend on it.

#njforall

UPDATE: A6308, A6309, and A6310 have passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee!

We're one step closer to a #NJforALL. But the work doesn't stop here. We still need to get these bills through Senate Committee and a floor vote.

NJ’s police deadly force policy may get mandatory review | NJ Spotlight News Bill requires regular exam by state AG. Advocates say it’s a ‘step in the right direction’

“We are really eager to see this bill signed into law, just to know that our state is committed to advancing on this and to not going backward because where we are is unbearable…”- Amber Reed @aapinewjersey.org

@njspotlightnews.org

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Did you know? As of 2019, the NJDOL's definition of "family member" covers more loved ones! 
🔗 Visit aapinewjersey.org/resources/workers-rights for resources in Hindi, Gujarati, Korean, Chinese and Filipino 

This campaign is funded by the NJ DOL CARE Grant
#njfamilies #njbenefits #paidfamilyleave

Happy Holidays from all of us at AAPI New Jersey! Thank you for being part of our community, sharing your stories, and building with us. Here’s to a new year filled with community, care, and transformation!

You may qualify for NJ Paid Family & Medical Leave!
🔗 Visit aapinewjersey.org/resources/workers-rights for resources in Hindi, Gujarati, Korean, Chinese and Filipino 

This campaign is funded by the NJ DOL CARE Grant
#njfamilies #njbenefits #paidfamilyleave