Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice for unlawfully terminating funding from the Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Grant Program—an action we believe is politically motivated and deeply harmful to the communities we serve.
The suit is brought on behalf of Right To Be, South Asian Network, St. Barnabas Senior Services, and the Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC)—organizations that were awarded funding to combat hate incidents and promote public safety.
“The DOJ’s decision to pull this funding mid-grant cycle is an intentional act to silence organizations serving communities most impacted by hate,” said AAJC President John C. Yang. “This is part of a broader effort by the Trump Administration to erode civil rights and target vulnerable groups.”
The DOJ claims the cuts reflect a shift in priorities, but community leaders and lawmakers say the move puts lives at risk.
