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Welcome to the Twin Cities Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). JACL is a national membership organization whose mission is to secure and maintain the human and civil rights of Americans victimized by injustice.

JACL derives its effectiveness through its strategically located regional offices, which serve the needs of the organization’s members and help maintain the well-being of all Americans.

In addition to its national headquarters in San Francisco, the JACL has regional offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington D.C.

The Pacific Citizen, publishing news and information for and about the Asian American community since 1929, is a production of the JACL Los Angeles office.

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Twin Cities JACL

2 days ago

Twin Cities JACL
ST. PAUL, Minn. -Today, Governor Tim Walz and Republican and Democratic legislative leaders unveiled their "agreement" on state budget targets. The deal they reached includes stripping MinnesotaCare coverage from adult undocumented immigrants a disgraceful betrayal that the House Legislative People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) Caucus vehemently condemns. The Minnesota House Legislative POCI Caucus released the following statement: "We demand our DFL leadership go back to the negotiation table. Making deals with the GOP 'prejudiced party' is not making deals for the people of Minnesota. Conceding and caving in to the Republicans' cruel agenda is cutting vital healthcare services from tens of thousands of our neighbors and deeming some lives more valuable and worth saving than others. This action means folks currently receiving life-saving care: cancer treatments, dialysis treatments, care for diabetes and other life-threatening chronic illness will be pushed out of life-saving care. Our undocumented immigrant neighbors are NOT our enemy, and they are NOT the source of our economic pains. This budget agreement isn't just flawed—it's a deliberate attack on our most vulnerable neighbors. The POCI Caucus stands firmly against this shameful abandonment of Minnesota's immigrant communities and refuses to accept such blatant discrimination disguised as fiscal responsibility. “If our leaders believe this is the best offer they can make—sending our immigrant neighbors to their deathbeds, then they are deeply mistaken about how hard we are willing to fight to protect them. “This is not “free healthcare,” as some have said: This population of Minnesotans pays more than $220 million in taxes per year, and they will pay premiums and copays, just like everyone else. The enrollment in this program is higher than expected, showing demand for healthcare access is greater than even anticipated – but the costs through the first four months are lower than forecasted. Insurance for undocumented residents is supported by hospitals, doctors, nurses, insurers, labor and faith groups. The only opponents are Republican elected officials, and the only reason to kick people off of is racialized politics and xenophobia. “We will not be voting in favor of the bill as it stands, we are committed to identifying pathways for productive negotiations that lead to a better solution. We are unwilling to bargain over the lives of our friends, loved ones, and beloved community members. We stand united in defending the historic legislation our communities have fought long and hard for. We will not stand idly by while the GOP seeks to wreak havoc and chaos by putting historically underserved communities on the chopping block because they see them as expendable. We'll continue to fight to ensure our communities' voices and stories are heard and reflected in legislative decisions as we work to establish a balanced budget that leaves no community behind." ... See MoreSee Less

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Twin Cities JACL

2 days ago

Twin Cities JACL
Saturday, May 31, 20251:00 - 2:30 PMHistoric Fort Snelling200 Tower Ave Saint Paul, MN 55111612-726-1171 | ftsnelling@mnhs.orgAbout This EventCelebrate the publication of Enmity and Empathy: Japanese Americans in Minnesota During World War II, new from Minnesota Historical Society Press. The event includes a panel discussion between the author Ka Wong, Sally Sudo, and Karen Tanaka Lucas, as well as an audience Q&A. Copies will be available for purchase and signing on site.Drawing on personal interviews and archival sources, Dr. Wong explores the courageous struggles of trailblazers who relocated to the North Star State. Enmity and Empathy illustrates the multiple ways in which Japanese American people transformed both wartime Minnesota and their own lives, including narratives of college students pursuing higher education, young men and women training at the Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS), and the US Cadet Nurse Corps serving in hospitals.Join us for this remarkable opportunity to hear about the men and women who trained at the MISLS at Fort Snelling in the very building where they were housed.Ka Wong is professor of Asian Studies at St. Olaf College. He is the producer, director, and writer of the film Beyond the Barbed Wire: Japanese Americans in Minnesota. Dr. Wong lives near Northfield, Minnesota. The event is supported by the Alonzo Pickle Endowment. CostThis is a free event. Attendees must register at the Admissions Desk inside the Historic Fort Snelling Visitor Center. Guests who wish to visit the exhibit or fort are required to pay site admission.Learn more:www3.mnhs.org/events/26590446607 ... See MoreSee Less

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Twin Cities JACL is in Twin Cities, MN.

3 days ago

Twin Cities JACL
Posted @withregram • @jacl_national Tomorrow, we are excited to join the @ncapagrams and fellow coalition members for a briefing on the launch of NCAPA's new report, Shifting Policies, Lasting Impacts: A 100-Day Review of the Trump Administration’s Impact on AANHPI Communities. Join us this Wednesday at 12:30PM PT/3:30 PM ET to hear insights from community leaders on the report. This conversation is a crucial opportunity to reflect, learn, and strengthen our collective response moving forward. Register at bit.ly/AAPI100Days@jacl_national ... See MoreSee Less

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Twin Cities JACL is at Japanese American National Museum.

4 days ago

Twin Cities JACL
Posted @withregram • @lataco Like many museums across the country, JANM has recently been targeted by the Trump administration. After receiving a letter saying that their programs do not align with the current administration’s goals, their funding was cut by $1.7 million (with an additional $5 million still in limbo). By @marinamasako Read the full details here: lataco.com/little-tokyos-japanese-american-national-museum-stood-up-for-dei-then-lost-funding@lataco ... See MoreSee Less

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Twin Cities JACL

6 days ago

Twin Cities JACL
Posted @withregram • @jaclchicago Full Spectrum Features is looking for 100+ volunteers from the Japanese and Japanese American community to serve as extras on a film set for Reckoning with Redress, a short film and educational digital history project exploring the Japanese American Redress Movement.@jaclchicago ... See MoreSee Less

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