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Young JAs Announce Survey for 18-30 Demo

Aim is to learn status of youth engagement; results to be shared at JACL nat’l confab. Five Japanese American youth…

P.C. EditorJune 30, 2026

JACL National News Politics

JACL Lauds Rejection of Attempt to Circumvent 14th Amendment

Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision affirms birthright citizenship. By P.C. Staff The Japanese American Citizens League issued a statement today concurring…

P.C. EditorJune 30, 2026

JACL National News Politics

JACL Expresses Disappointment with SCOTUS Rulings

Pair of 6-3 decisions allow White Houseto block asylum seekers, let DHS revoke TPS. By P.C. Staff Invoking “The New…

P.C. EditorJune 24, 2026

JACL National News

JACL Signs Letter Opposing OSERS Change

541 organizations sign letter expressing disappointment with White House action. By P.C. Staff The Japanese American Citizens League issued a…

P.C. EditorJune 24, 2026

Community JACL News

GLA Sends Off Six With Scholarships

Pictured (from left) are Matthew Clingerman (GLA scholarship chair), Seia Watanabe, River Vu, Elena Miyamoto, Ashley Mori, Keerstin Baltazar, Hikaru…

GarrettJune 19, 2026

Columnists JACL Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, It’s with extremely high interest that I read the commentary by Ron Ikejiri regarding the future of the…

GarrettJune 19, 2026

Community JACL News

San Fernando Valley Fetes 2026 Scholars

Pictured (from left) are May Wood, Santiago Garcia-Uriarte, Declan Hirota, Evan Muranaka, Asuka Watanabe, Olivia Muratsu Ortega, Tenka Watanabe, Jamie…

GarrettJune 19, 2026

Community JACL News

Florin JACL-Sacramento Valley Awards Scholarships

The chapter recognizes five local high school seniors. By Florin JACL-Sacramento Valley Chapter The Florin JACL chapter announced the…

GarrettJune 19, 2026

Columnists Executive Director JACL

From the Executive Director: Let Us Not Forget What Americans Are Capable Of

This year is significant for the United States. Not only is the nation celebrating its 250th birthday, but it is…

GarrettJune 19, 2026

Community JACL News Politics

JACL National Convention to Bring Together Community Leaders, Advocates and Future Changemakers

The confab will feature timely discussions on civil rights, immigration, reparations, youth leadership, historic preservation and a special performance by…

GarrettJune 19, 2026