Advancing Justice-Atlanta
@aaaj-atlanta.bsky.social
Advancing Justice – Atlanta is the first nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to the civil rights of AANHPI in Georgia and the Southeast
This week, a shooting in Washington D.C. claimed the life of a National Guard member and left another critically injured. In response, the Trump administration announced of all immigration requests from Afghan nationals. We condemn the attack, decry the ban, and denounces Islamophobia.
November 28, 2025 at 11:55 PM
This week, a shooting in Washington D.C. claimed the life of a National Guard member and left another critically injured. In response, the Trump administration announced of all immigration requests from Afghan nationals. We condemn the attack, decry the ban, and denounces Islamophobia.
🥳 Join us for our end-of-year community dinner and food drive, 'Give Together, Dine Together'! 🧡
*Please bring at least one non-perishable canned or shelf-stable item.
Thank you for giving back and helping us strengthen our community!
Please RSVP at bit.ly/aaaja-eoy-dinner.
*Please bring at least one non-perishable canned or shelf-stable item.
Thank you for giving back and helping us strengthen our community!
Please RSVP at bit.ly/aaaja-eoy-dinner.
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
🥳 Join us for our end-of-year community dinner and food drive, 'Give Together, Dine Together'! 🧡
*Please bring at least one non-perishable canned or shelf-stable item.
Thank you for giving back and helping us strengthen our community!
Please RSVP at bit.ly/aaaja-eoy-dinner.
*Please bring at least one non-perishable canned or shelf-stable item.
Thank you for giving back and helping us strengthen our community!
Please RSVP at bit.ly/aaaja-eoy-dinner.
Election Day is ONE week away for Dec 2 Runoff Elections!
Early voting ends on Nov. 26th! Visit mvp.sos.ga.gov to see if you have a runoff happening in your area, and to find your early voting polling location!
Please visit bit.ly/aaajvote or call our in-language voter hotline at 404-955-7322
Early voting ends on Nov. 26th! Visit mvp.sos.ga.gov to see if you have a runoff happening in your area, and to find your early voting polling location!
Please visit bit.ly/aaajvote or call our in-language voter hotline at 404-955-7322
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Election Day is ONE week away for Dec 2 Runoff Elections!
Early voting ends on Nov. 26th! Visit mvp.sos.ga.gov to see if you have a runoff happening in your area, and to find your early voting polling location!
Please visit bit.ly/aaajvote or call our in-language voter hotline at 404-955-7322
Early voting ends on Nov. 26th! Visit mvp.sos.ga.gov to see if you have a runoff happening in your area, and to find your early voting polling location!
Please visit bit.ly/aaajvote or call our in-language voter hotline at 404-955-7322
Last Saturday, our Senior Policy Associate, Thông Phan, was one of the panelists at the Asians in Advocacy panel hosted by @apidaaatlanta!
We all learned more about local Asian American advocacy organizations, and how we can get more involved and create change for our communities.
We all learned more about local Asian American advocacy organizations, and how we can get more involved and create change for our communities.
November 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Last Saturday, our Senior Policy Associate, Thông Phan, was one of the panelists at the Asians in Advocacy panel hosted by @apidaaatlanta!
We all learned more about local Asian American advocacy organizations, and how we can get more involved and create change for our communities.
We all learned more about local Asian American advocacy organizations, and how we can get more involved and create change for our communities.
Save the date for 2026 Asian American Advocacy Day!
On March 5, 2026, Georgia’s AAPI communities will join at the capitol to engage with policymakers, enhance advocacy skills, and champion the causes the most to us.
Registration link and more information to come soon.
On March 5, 2026, Georgia’s AAPI communities will join at the capitol to engage with policymakers, enhance advocacy skills, and champion the causes the most to us.
Registration link and more information to come soon.
November 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Save the date for 2026 Asian American Advocacy Day!
On March 5, 2026, Georgia’s AAPI communities will join at the capitol to engage with policymakers, enhance advocacy skills, and champion the causes the most to us.
Registration link and more information to come soon.
On March 5, 2026, Georgia’s AAPI communities will join at the capitol to engage with policymakers, enhance advocacy skills, and champion the causes the most to us.
Registration link and more information to come soon.
Save the date for 2026 Asian American Advocacy Day!
On March 5, 2026, Georgia’s AAPI communities will join at the capitol to engage with policymakers, enhance advocacy skills, and champion the causes the most to us.
Registration link and more information to come soon.
On March 5, 2026, Georgia’s AAPI communities will join at the capitol to engage with policymakers, enhance advocacy skills, and champion the causes the most to us.
Registration link and more information to come soon.
November 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Save the date for 2026 Asian American Advocacy Day!
On March 5, 2026, Georgia’s AAPI communities will join at the capitol to engage with policymakers, enhance advocacy skills, and champion the causes the most to us.
Registration link and more information to come soon.
On March 5, 2026, Georgia’s AAPI communities will join at the capitol to engage with policymakers, enhance advocacy skills, and champion the causes the most to us.
Registration link and more information to come soon.
🚨You have constitutional rights if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) comes to your door.
See full thread for in-language versions. Share this post to ensure everyone is aware of their rights!
Visit bit.ly/aaajkyr for these downloadable multilingual ‘Know Your Rights’ mini card resources!
See full thread for in-language versions. Share this post to ensure everyone is aware of their rights!
Visit bit.ly/aaajkyr for these downloadable multilingual ‘Know Your Rights’ mini card resources!
November 20, 2025 at 12:24 PM
🚨You have constitutional rights if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) comes to your door.
See full thread for in-language versions. Share this post to ensure everyone is aware of their rights!
Visit bit.ly/aaajkyr for these downloadable multilingual ‘Know Your Rights’ mini card resources!
See full thread for in-language versions. Share this post to ensure everyone is aware of their rights!
Visit bit.ly/aaajkyr for these downloadable multilingual ‘Know Your Rights’ mini card resources!
Election Day is tomorrow for the Nov 18th Special Election in Cobb & Fulton county for GA Senate District 35! 🗳️ When you vote, you help shape the future for yourself, your family, and our communities. Share this with your friends and family!
For additional voting resources, visit bit.ly/aaajvote
For additional voting resources, visit bit.ly/aaajvote
November 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Election Day is tomorrow for the Nov 18th Special Election in Cobb & Fulton county for GA Senate District 35! 🗳️ When you vote, you help shape the future for yourself, your family, and our communities. Share this with your friends and family!
For additional voting resources, visit bit.ly/aaajvote
For additional voting resources, visit bit.ly/aaajvote
Cobb County voters! 🔊 The Mount Bethel Church polling location will remain open until 7:35pm due to a delay in opening. 🗳️ If you haven’t gotten a chance to vote yet, use this time to make your voice heard!
If you have any questions or need more info, please call our Voter Hotline at 404-955-7322.
If you have any questions or need more info, please call our Voter Hotline at 404-955-7322.
November 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Cobb County voters! 🔊 The Mount Bethel Church polling location will remain open until 7:35pm due to a delay in opening. 🗳️ If you haven’t gotten a chance to vote yet, use this time to make your voice heard!
If you have any questions or need more info, please call our Voter Hotline at 404-955-7322.
If you have any questions or need more info, please call our Voter Hotline at 404-955-7322.
Yaa’kub Ira Vijandre, Filipino-American Journalist and Activist Wrongfully Detained by ICE, Files Habeas Petition Seeking Immediate Release.
See the thread below to read the full statement.
See the thread below to read the full statement.
October 27, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Yaa’kub Ira Vijandre, Filipino-American Journalist and Activist Wrongfully Detained by ICE, Files Habeas Petition Seeking Immediate Release.
See the thread below to read the full statement.
See the thread below to read the full statement.
What an unforgettable evening! 🥳 ✨ This past Saturday, Advancing Justice-Atlanta's Lights and Lanterns, A Night For Advancing Justice Gala at the Georgia Aquarium truly shimmered with the warmth and spirit of our incredible community.
October 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
What an unforgettable evening! 🥳 ✨ This past Saturday, Advancing Justice-Atlanta's Lights and Lanterns, A Night For Advancing Justice Gala at the Georgia Aquarium truly shimmered with the warmth and spirit of our incredible community.
🗳️ Early voting has already begun for the Local Nov 4th Elections here in Georgia! These elections shape your community and everyday life. From mayors to city council members, learn who’s on the ballot and what they do.
For more information on the 2025 Georgia Elections, visit bit.ly/aaajvote
For more information on the 2025 Georgia Elections, visit bit.ly/aaajvote
October 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🗳️ Early voting has already begun for the Local Nov 4th Elections here in Georgia! These elections shape your community and everyday life. From mayors to city council members, learn who’s on the ballot and what they do.
For more information on the 2025 Georgia Elections, visit bit.ly/aaajvote
For more information on the 2025 Georgia Elections, visit bit.ly/aaajvote
Our Litigation Attorney, Samantha Hamilton, was featured on npr's article, ""The price of a paycheck: one town's ICE dilemma"", discussing the expansion of the Folkston ICE Processing Center. Swipe to read.
For the full article, please visit bit.ly/ice-dilemma.
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
For the full article, please visit bit.ly/ice-dilemma.
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
October 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Our Litigation Attorney, Samantha Hamilton, was featured on npr's article, ""The price of a paycheck: one town's ICE dilemma"", discussing the expansion of the Folkston ICE Processing Center. Swipe to read.
For the full article, please visit bit.ly/ice-dilemma.
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
For the full article, please visit bit.ly/ice-dilemma.
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
Discover the requirements for citizenship and the naturalization process in our Citizenship Info session!
📅 Date: Nov 15, 2025
Time: 1 PM- 2 PM
📍 Location: Chamblee, GA (exact location given on sign up)
If you’re interested, please sign up at bit.ly/GA1115CIS
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
📅 Date: Nov 15, 2025
Time: 1 PM- 2 PM
📍 Location: Chamblee, GA (exact location given on sign up)
If you’re interested, please sign up at bit.ly/GA1115CIS
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
October 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Discover the requirements for citizenship and the naturalization process in our Citizenship Info session!
📅 Date: Nov 15, 2025
Time: 1 PM- 2 PM
📍 Location: Chamblee, GA (exact location given on sign up)
If you’re interested, please sign up at bit.ly/GA1115CIS
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
📅 Date: Nov 15, 2025
Time: 1 PM- 2 PM
📍 Location: Chamblee, GA (exact location given on sign up)
If you’re interested, please sign up at bit.ly/GA1115CIS
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
🔊 The deadline to request your absentee ballot for the November 4th Local Elections is one week away! 🗳️ Unable to vote in person? Request an absentee ballot by mail now to make your voice heard!
For more information and in-language resources on the 2025 GA Elections, please visit bit.ly/aaajvote.
For more information and in-language resources on the 2025 GA Elections, please visit bit.ly/aaajvote.
October 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🔊 The deadline to request your absentee ballot for the November 4th Local Elections is one week away! 🗳️ Unable to vote in person? Request an absentee ballot by mail now to make your voice heard!
For more information and in-language resources on the 2025 GA Elections, please visit bit.ly/aaajvote.
For more information and in-language resources on the 2025 GA Elections, please visit bit.ly/aaajvote.
🥳 Thank you to our incredible Presenting sponsor for their support! Your commitment helps us light up the night, celebrating and honoring the resiliency of our diverse AAPI and immigrant communities.
Get your gala tickets today at bit.lyaaaja-gala. 🧡
Get your gala tickets today at bit.lyaaaja-gala. 🧡
October 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🥳 Thank you to our incredible Presenting sponsor for their support! Your commitment helps us light up the night, celebrating and honoring the resiliency of our diverse AAPI and immigrant communities.
Get your gala tickets today at bit.lyaaaja-gala. 🧡
Get your gala tickets today at bit.lyaaaja-gala. 🧡
🗳️ Volunteer with us! Interested in canvassing and phone banking with us? Join us and help make sure that everyone has a voice in the upcoming Local Nov 4 Election in Georgia! Sign up now at bit.ly/aaaja-volunteerwithus #AdvancingJusticeAtlanta #GOTV
October 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
🗳️ Volunteer with us! Interested in canvassing and phone banking with us? Join us and help make sure that everyone has a voice in the upcoming Local Nov 4 Election in Georgia! Sign up now at bit.ly/aaaja-volunteerwithus #AdvancingJusticeAtlanta #GOTV
🥳 We’re a few days away from Lights & Lanterns 2025! ✨ A huge thank you to our incredible Community Partners for their support. Your commitment helps us light up the night, celebrating and honoring the resiliency of our diverse AAPI and immigrant communities. Get your tickets at bit.lyaaaja-gala. 🧡
October 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
🥳 We’re a few days away from Lights & Lanterns 2025! ✨ A huge thank you to our incredible Community Partners for their support. Your commitment helps us light up the night, celebrating and honoring the resiliency of our diverse AAPI and immigrant communities. Get your tickets at bit.lyaaaja-gala. 🧡
🗳️ Early voting has begun for the Nov 4th Local Election in Georgia! Be prepared:
- Bring a valid photo ID & know your county’s early voting locations (visit bit.ly/aaaja-ev-locations)
- Issues at the polls? Call our in-language Voter Hotline at (404) 955-7322
Make your voice heard!
- Bring a valid photo ID & know your county’s early voting locations (visit bit.ly/aaaja-ev-locations)
- Issues at the polls? Call our in-language Voter Hotline at (404) 955-7322
Make your voice heard!
October 14, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🗳️ Early voting has begun for the Nov 4th Local Election in Georgia! Be prepared:
- Bring a valid photo ID & know your county’s early voting locations (visit bit.ly/aaaja-ev-locations)
- Issues at the polls? Call our in-language Voter Hotline at (404) 955-7322
Make your voice heard!
- Bring a valid photo ID & know your county’s early voting locations (visit bit.ly/aaaja-ev-locations)
- Issues at the polls? Call our in-language Voter Hotline at (404) 955-7322
Make your voice heard!
🗳️ Early voting starts tomorrow! Swipe to learn about the upcoming PSC Elections and how they impact you and your community. Make your voice heard!
For more information on the 2025 Georgia Elections, visit bit.ly/aaajvote
or call our in-language Voter Hotline at 404-955-7322.
For more information on the 2025 Georgia Elections, visit bit.ly/aaajvote
or call our in-language Voter Hotline at 404-955-7322.
October 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🗳️ Early voting starts tomorrow! Swipe to learn about the upcoming PSC Elections and how they impact you and your community. Make your voice heard!
For more information on the 2025 Georgia Elections, visit bit.ly/aaajvote
or call our in-language Voter Hotline at 404-955-7322.
For more information on the 2025 Georgia Elections, visit bit.ly/aaajvote
or call our in-language Voter Hotline at 404-955-7322.
Advancing Justice-Atlanta Condemns Reactivation of ICE’s Contract at the Irwin County Detention Center.
Swipe to read the full statement or visit advancingjustice-atlanta.org/news/icdc.
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
Swipe to read the full statement or visit advancingjustice-atlanta.org/news/icdc.
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
October 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Advancing Justice-Atlanta Condemns Reactivation of ICE’s Contract at the Irwin County Detention Center.
Swipe to read the full statement or visit advancingjustice-atlanta.org/news/icdc.
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
Swipe to read the full statement or visit advancingjustice-atlanta.org/news/icdc.
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
Here's part 1 of what you can expect at our 2025 Lights & Lanterns Gala Silent Auction! 👀🥳
Get your gala ticket today at bit.ly/aaaja-gala. 🧡 We hope to see you there!
#LightsnLanterns #AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
Get your gala ticket today at bit.ly/aaaja-gala. 🧡 We hope to see you there!
#LightsnLanterns #AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
October 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Here's part 1 of what you can expect at our 2025 Lights & Lanterns Gala Silent Auction! 👀🥳
Get your gala ticket today at bit.ly/aaaja-gala. 🧡 We hope to see you there!
#LightsnLanterns #AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
Get your gala ticket today at bit.ly/aaaja-gala. 🧡 We hope to see you there!
#LightsnLanterns #AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
Join us for our Free Citizenship Clinic on November 15, alongside Poder Latinx and Mi Familia Vota! Discover the requirements for citizenship and the naturalization process in our informational session.
If you’re interested, please sign up at bit.ly/natzclinicday
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
If you’re interested, please sign up at bit.ly/natzclinicday
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
October 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Join us for our Free Citizenship Clinic on November 15, alongside Poder Latinx and Mi Familia Vota! Discover the requirements for citizenship and the naturalization process in our informational session.
If you’re interested, please sign up at bit.ly/natzclinicday
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
If you’re interested, please sign up at bit.ly/natzclinicday
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
🗳️ Early voting begins in ONE week for the Nov 4th Local Election in Georgia! Be prepared:
- Issues at the polls? Call our in-language Voter Hotline at (404) 955-7322
For more information on the 2025 GA Elections, please visit bit.ly/aaajvote
- Issues at the polls? Call our in-language Voter Hotline at (404) 955-7322
For more information on the 2025 GA Elections, please visit bit.ly/aaajvote
October 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🗳️ Early voting begins in ONE week for the Nov 4th Local Election in Georgia! Be prepared:
- Issues at the polls? Call our in-language Voter Hotline at (404) 955-7322
For more information on the 2025 GA Elections, please visit bit.ly/aaajvote
- Issues at the polls? Call our in-language Voter Hotline at (404) 955-7322
For more information on the 2025 GA Elections, please visit bit.ly/aaajvote
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🌕✨ Sending warm wishes your way for a bright and beautiful celebration filled with joy and togetherness with your loved ones and those who matter most 🧡
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
October 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🌕✨ Sending warm wishes your way for a bright and beautiful celebration filled with joy and togetherness with your loved ones and those who matter most 🧡
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
#AdvancingJusticeAtlanta