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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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18 hours ago

Twin Cities JACL
Posted @withregram • @jacl_national It's been recently discovered that the pages about the 100th, 442nd, and other AANHPI military units have been removed from the U.S. Army website. The JACL calls for the immediate restoration of these pages, which honor the distinguished service of countless AANHPI soldiers. Read the Full Statement at the link in bio or at jacl.org/statements @jacl_national ... See MoreSee Less
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2 days ago

Twin Cities JACL
Posted @withregram • @jacl_national This week's Reduction in Force announcement is part of an alarming trend of actions suggesting the dismantling of the Department of Education. JACL joins countless others in urging the rejection of any such notions. Read the full statement at the link in bio or online at jacl.org/statements @jacl_national ... See MoreSee Less
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4 days ago

Twin Cities JACL
Posted @withregram • @aclu_nationwide The Trump administration illegally arrested and detained Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident and recent graduate of Columbia University, in direct retaliation for his advocacy. The government must immediately release him from custody. ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Twin Cities JACL
Posted @withregram • @jacl_national Today, JACL joins @campaignlegal, @ocanational, @sierraclub, and @unionofconcernedscientists in taking legal action against Elon Musk and DOGE for their unchecked actions in slashing federal funding, dismantling federal agencies, and firing federal employees. Read the full press release at the link in bio. @jacl_national ... See MoreSee Less
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