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Complete your census by October 15th, 2020

On October 13, 2020, the US Supreme Court granted the Trump Administration’s request to suspend a lower court order that ordered the Census Bureau to continue the count through Oct. 31. The ruling also allows the Census Bureau to proceed with delivery of apportionment data by the original Dec. 31 deadline, even though Census Bureau officials themselves requested a 120-day extension earlier this year.

Yesterday’s decision is just the latest in a string of legal updates and Census Bureau announcements that have kept community organizations and civil rights advocates searching for clarity on census operations. Following the ruling, the Census Bureau announced they will be ending field data collection operations tomorrow, Oct 15. With less than 48 hours left, SEARAC encourages community members to make sure your loved ones and community members are counted in this once-a-decade event.

“Rather than allow the Census Bureau optimal time to conduct a complete count, the Supreme Court has granted the Trump Administration a truncated timeline that risks missing Southeast Asian Americans and other historically undercounted communities,” said Katrina Dizon Mariategue, acting executive director of SEARAC. “Our efforts to fight for an accurate count continue, and yesterday’s ruling underscores the crucial role that Congress can play to prevent rushed processes and inaccurate data by pushing back reporting deadlines. We urge lawmakers to move quickly and pass legislation that will provide sufficient time for data processing and quality assurance of the census data, which will impact our communities for the next decade.”

Complete your census by 11:59pm HDT on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 2020census.gov.

 

SEARAC Media contact:

Elaine Sanchez Wilson

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(202) 601-2970

 

Participate in the 2020 Election and Voter Registration

Ranging from local to national efforts to increase civic engagement within and representation for AANHPI communities across the country, many of our network partners have initiated their own campaigns and mobilization efforts to engage and encourage political participation through the 2020 Census and voter registration for the November elections. 

North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT) is committed to raising the visibility and voice of the AANHPI population in North Carolina through building up and motivating an electorate throughout the state. More work needs to be done to bridge the gap between registered voters and the voting-eligible population in AANHPI communities. One key way they achieve this goal is through voter registration drives conducted in communities with high AANHPI populations with the help of volunteers, particularly individuals from the local AANHPI communities. Read more about how NCAAT actively engages with communities to amplify their voices and join their effort to increase AANHPI representation and voice in North Carolina!

Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta’s Election Protection Program is looking for poll monitors and interpreters  to provide vital election protection and in-language help to our communities for the upcoming election. Their Election Protection Program seeks to ensure that all voters can exercise their right to vote through poll monitoring, a multi-language voting hotline, and interpretation services for voters. In California, Hmong Innovating Politics is building people power and seeking volunteers to be part of mobilizing our community members to address important issues and policies that impact them, ensuring they continue to stay informed and ready to vote on November 3.

With National Voter Registration day on September 22, 2020, SEARAC has launched their 2020 Presidential Election Voter Guide to help get out the vote. Helping to breaking down cultural barriers that stand in the way of civic engagement, this guide is currently available with written and audio translations in: Hmong, Khmer, Lao, Mien, and Vietnamese.

As America is facing a record shortage of poll workers this year due to COVID-19, our democracy depends on ordinary people who make sure elections run smoothly and everyone’s vote is counted. You can make sure we have a safe, fair, efficient election for all by partnering with Power the Polls to help recruit poll workers from your community. 

 

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2020 Census and Voter Registration

Ranging from local to national efforts to increase civic engagement within and representation for AANHPI communities across the country, many of our network partners have initiated their own campaigns and mobilization efforts to engage and encourage political participation through the 2020 Census and voter registration for the November elections.

Rising Voices for Asian American Families has been providing information on the 2020 Census and encouraging communities in Michigan to complete the census through their 2020 Census Pledge. Now more than ever, it is glaringly obvious how important it is for our communities to be visible and accurately counted. The availability of culturally competent medical services and public health information and updates is informed by the data that the census aims to capture. Take action and get counted today, for our communities’ fair share of funding, resources, and representation! Remind your family, friends, and loved ones to fill out their census (online, by phone, or by mail) and for them to inform their networks. The census is available to be completed in 13 different languages, and census language guides are available in both video and print form in 59 non-English languages. More information on 2020 Census guidelines and resources can be found here.

North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT) is committed to raising the visibility and voice of the AANHPI population in North Carolina through building up and motivating an electorate throughout the state. More work needs to be done to bridge the gap between registered voters and the voting-eligible population in AANHPI communities. One key way they achieve this goal is through voter registration drives conducted in communities with high AANHPI populations with the help of volunteers, particularly individuals from the local AANHPI communities. Read more about how NCAAT actively engages with communities to amplify their voices and join their effort to increase AANHPI representation and voice in North Carolina!

2020 Census Pledge

Michigan Counts, And So Do You – 2020 Census Pledge. Now more than ever, it is glaringly obvious how important it is for our communities to be visible and counted. The availability of culturally competent medical services and public health information and updates is informed by the data that the census aims to capture. Get counted today, for our communities’ fair share of funding, resources, and representation! Please remind your family, friends, and loved ones to fill out their census (online, by phone, or by mail) and for them to inform their networks! The census is available to be completed in 13 different languages, and census language guides are available in both video and print form in 59 non-English languages. Census Info Sheet

 

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Filled out your Census? Not yet? Pledge to be counted or let us know that you’ve already filled it out here: bit.ly/RVAAFCensus

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