In the aftermath of this particularly divisive presidential election there has been profound concern, anxiety, and even fear about the future of our country based on a range of issues regarding hate crimes, xenophobic rhetoric, immigration, and other civil rights issues. In accordance with NAPABA’s non-partisan mission to assist the diverse Asian Pacific American legal community, NAPABA continues to work with members interested in political appointments, while speaking out on behalf of vulnerable populations, working with our partners on our policy priorities, and developing tools for our members and affiliates to take action. Steps taken include:
- NAPABA issued an Organizational Statement on the 2016 Presidential Election
- NAPABA Outraged by Trump PAC Spokesperson References to WWII Japanese Incarceration in defense of a “Muslim registry”
- NAPABA signed-on to a Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (LCCHR) letter to President-elect Trump urging him to reconsider the appointment of Stephen Bannon as chief strategist and senior counselor in the White House
- NAPABA joined the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) in a letter calling on the President-elect to demonstrate unity and inclusiveness
- NAPABA joined the “Life or Death: Immigration, Intersectionality, & What You Can Do to Help” call-in hosted by the National LGBT Bar, co-sponsored by HNBA and NAPABA, addressing the increased risk of deportation as a result of the change in administration
- NAPABA led a national bar association response with the HNBA, LGBT Bar, NAWL, NBA, and NNABA, to condemn the increase in hate and bias incidents with a statement and tools for our members to take action and a request for Congress to take action
- Statement by Six Affinity Bars on Recent Increase in Hate-Motivated Violence and Harassment
- Diverse Bar Associations Letter to Congressional Leadership Addressing Hate Crimes Increase Following 2016 Presidential Election
- Use the Hate Crime Resources Toolkit for attorneys and bar associations