Advocacy.
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Little Tokyo Community Issues
JACL Pacific Southwest District advocates to build vibrant Little Tokyo for all generations and communities. Our District advocates on a number of issues including the Los Angeles Metro Regional Connector, California High Speed Rail as well as many other relevant issues with community development and preservation of historic sites.
Other Public Policy Issues
JACL Address Hate in Orange County
On March 16, 2011, the JACL Pacific Southwest District addressed the Yorba Linda City Council regarding a incident of hate which occurred in their city.
Immigration Reform
Works with local coalitions such as the Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON), and national groups such as Reform Immigration for America (RIFA) to address the broken US immigration system and allow for a path to citizenship and access for immigrant communities.
Access to Higher Education
Works with student groups and nonprofit organizations to address the lack of socioeconomic and ethnic diversity within institutions of higher education.
On March 16, 2011, the JACL Pacific Southwest District addressed the Yorba Linda City Council regarding a incident of hate which occurred in their city.
Immigration Reform
Works with local coalitions such as the Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON), and national groups such as Reform Immigration for America (RIFA) to address the broken US immigration system and allow for a path to citizenship and access for immigrant communities.
Access to Higher Education
Works with student groups and nonprofit organizations to address the lack of socioeconomic and ethnic diversity within institutions of higher education.