📣 250 Years of Hope — Update We’re nearly there! 🎉 $20K raised toward our $30K goal. Your support drives JACL’s new Policy Platform and our work for civil rights, historic preservation, immigration, voting rights, and community development. 💙 Help us reach $30K: bit.ly/2026-jacl-summer-campaign

Check the action alert below to learn more and find out how you can speak up. For clickable links and additional details, visit jacl.org/statements/action-alert-san-bruno-and-chicago-nara-closures

📣 JACL ACTION ALERT: NARA Offices in San Bruno and Chicago Under Threat Act now to help keep NARA locations in San Bruno, CA and Chicago, IL open! Public access to our nation’s records matters more than ever.

Join us tomorrow alongside our friends at NCAPA and APIAHiP for an educational seminar, Our Shared Legacy: The Power of Place in AAPI Advocacy. This conversation will explore how historic preservation efforts intersect with our AANHPI community. RSVP: bit.ly/AAPIHistoricPreservation

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow in Las Vegas as our 2026 National Convention starts! Check the convention webpage or Whova app for the agenda and live updates. Reminder: national offices are closed this week; staff may be off next week as well. We'll see everyone soon!

JACL condemns the excessive use of force by ICE Agents ending in the deaths of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. Action must be taken to hold ICE accountable and prevent further incidents. Read our full statement here: jacl.org/statements/s...

80 years ago, President Harry S. Truman presented the 7th Presidential Unit Citation to members of the 100th/442nd on the White House Ellipse. Read our full statement and learn about this weekend’s program in Washington, D.C.: buff.ly/BSorc93

Registration for the 2026 Convention closes tonight! Just a few hours left to join us in Las Vegas! We're also hosting an after party with The SLANT Performance Group. Sayonara Gala attendees get free entry; general tickets are $20 (on sale through Aug 1). Reg & Tickets: jacl.org/2026-nationa...

2026 Convention Registration Closes Tomorrow! There's still time to register to join us in Las Vegas. Register now: buff.ly/jUw2swA We're also happy to announce our 2026 Convention Award Winners! You can learn more about our awardees at: buff.ly/ou1z9Y0

We join our Chicago Chapter in standing in solidarity with the City of Evanston and the African American community in Evanston, IL, in supporting its Local Reparations Restorative Housing Program. Please read our full statement here: buff.ly/Vl3UOpp

Prices go up tomorrow! Today’s your final chance to register at the current rate! Join us in Las Vegas at the end of the month and secure our special hotel rate before it expires today, too! Register and book now: jacl.org/2026-nationa...

We hope you’ll join us as we begin the next chapter in our nation’s and our organization’s journey. Take part in our 250 Years of Hope Summer Campaign now through September 7: bit.ly/2026-jacl-su...

Today, we reflect on our past to honor 250 years of the American experiment, a story of hopes, dreams, struggles, setbacks, failures, and resilience. As we celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial, we’re also looking ahead to our own 100th anniversary.

We're also excited to share some more programming highlights from our afternoon plenary and a few more workshops we'll have. You can find more information on these programs and more at: jacl.org/2026-nationa...

General registration for the 2026 Convention is extended to 7/6. Lock in regular pricing before rates go up on 7/7; sales end 7/10. July 6 is the last day for discounted hotel rates. Register and book: jacl.org/2026-nationa...

Today, we celebrate SCOTUS's ruling to preserve birthright citizenship. Ensuring it remains a vital safeguard that keeps equal constitutional protections for children born in the U.S. for generations to come. jacl.org/statements/jacl-celebrates-the-preservation-of-birthright-citizenship

Only 2 days left before registration rates go up! We’re excited to announce we're hosting a special breakfast with our new Executive Director, Lilly Simmering. A special meet-and-greet where attendees can connect with Lilly and ask questions. Join us: jacl.org/2026-national-convention

We’re dismayed by today’s SCOTUS rulings that strip TPS from some communities and narrow the path for entry for asylum seekers. We stand with immigrant communities who have shaped and continue to strengthen our nation. Full statement here: buff.ly/V6wuzmm

Just 6 days until prices go up for the 2026 Convention, so get your tickets now! We're also excited that we'll be hosting a screening of "Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story" with a Q&A following. Join us in Vegas this summer! Learn more: jacl.org/2026-nationa...

2026 JACL National Convention 📣 Registration rates increase July 1, so lock in your tickets now! Check out some of our convention programming below! You can register, view the convention schedule, and more at jacl.org/2026-nationa... Hope to see you in Vegas this summer!☀️️

JACL joined 500+ groups urging Congress to oppose proposed changes to the Dept of Ed. Moving core disability and civil-rights functions would threaten protections for millions of students nationwide. Read our statement and letter here: jacl.org/statements/j...

Today we honor Juneteenth and the enduring strength of Black communities nationwide. We reflect on our history while looking ahead, reaffirming the need for solidarity and partnership between AANHPI and Black communities as we build a more just future. #Juneteenth #Solidarity

From all of us at JACL, we wish everyone a Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 We celebrate LGBTQIA+ voices across our communities, especially as countless LGBTQIA+ folks face ongoing threats and erasure of their rights, stories, and representation.

JACL is excited to announce our new Executive Director, Lilly Simmering! Lilly brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and dedication as we enter the next chapter, approaching our centennial. Learn more: jacl.org/statements/jacl-welcomes-new-full-time-executive-director-lilly-simmering

We encourage our members to urge their members of Congress to take action to save Tule Lake today. support.savingplaces.org/page/98129/a... Find resources and read our full statement at: bio.site/jacl_national

The JACL applauds the inclusion of the Tule Lake Segregation Center on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places List. This recognition in May, celebrating both Historic Preservation and AANHPI Heritage, serves as an important reminder.

Please see our full statement in response to the horrific shooting that took place earlier this week at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Visit here for clickable links and more: jacl.org/statements/j...

The Supreme Court's decision last week in Louisiana v. Callais threatens voting rights and weakens our democracy. We must continue to fight for fair and equal elections for all Americans. Full statement: jacl.org/statements/jacl-responds-to-the-supreme-courts-decision-in-louisiana-v-callais

Today marks the start of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We celebrate our community every day, and this month we especially honor what makes us strong: our achievements, histories, languages, and vibrant cultures coming together.

We stand with the SPLC. Civil-rights groups like ours hold the government accountable and protect Americans’ constitutional rights. This indictment won’t silence our movement or erase our gains. jacl.org/statements/jacl-stands-with-splc-against-federal-governments-continuing-attack-on-civil-rights