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Legislators from the United States House of Representatives have decided to pass two key bills aimed at giving migrant farmworkers, immigrants that were bought to the United States as children, and other qualified individuals a path to legal citizenship.  The Democrat-led House was able to pass the American Dream and Promise Act, which aims to Read More

The Violence Against Women Act The Violence Against Women Act will be reviewed by the Senate to check implications with newly approved firearm restrictions. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was initially signed in 1994 by former President Bill Clinton.  It aims to safeguard women against any form of abuse, violence, and discrimination that they Read More

Anti-Asian Discrimination Hearing Overview After more than 30 years, Congress held an anti-Asian discrimination hearing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The last anti-Asian racism hearing was held over 30 years ago, in November 1987.  During that time, Representative Don Edwards recognized gaps with the current legislation and bills towards preventing Asian prejudice and that governing bodies Read More

A federal judge rules against the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) implemented a September eviction ban, as they did not have any legal authority to enforce a nationwide freeze on evictions during the pandemic. A group of landlords filed against the September eviction ban implemented by the CDC, claiming they are owed thousands in unpaid Read More