BREAKING: Bill banning Chinese student visas introduced today by Rep. Moore. AASF cautions this would harm the talent pipeline of Asian American scientists, scholars, and researchers, undermining U.S. leadership in science and innovation.

@gkusakawa - AASF’s ED - “The Asian American community is a predominantly immigrant population, and for many of our most esteemed scientists, researchers, and scholars, the journey began with a single step onto a college campus…”

Gisela Perez Kusakawa - “We cannot afford to cut off this pipeline of talent and exclude such an integral part of our American community…. Ensuring that these opportunities remain open isn’t just about fairness; it’s about securing a future where knowledge & progress continue to thrive.”

AASF remains committed to advocating for policies that enable us to maintain an open, thriving, and welcoming research and academic environment. Visit our website to view our full statement and sources: aasforum.org/2025/03/14/asi…

Several Chinese students slam legislation that was introduced last week by Republican lawmakers that seeks to keep them out of American schools. nbcnews.com/news/asian-ame…

The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF)’s recent statement on the proposed bill banning Chinese student visas was part of an NBC News story that featured the voices of those who would be most harmed by these policies: students.

In the article, AASF ED Gisela Perez Kusakawa said - “We cannot afford to cut off this pipeline of talent & exclude such an integral part of our American community. To do so would be to turn our backs on the very ideals that have made America a global leader in innovation & discovery.”

BREAKING: AASF is alarmed by the recent termination of Kevin Wang from New College of FL under the controversial SB 846 law. Wang, seeking asylum in the US & legally authorized to work, was allegedly dismissed despite nearly 2 yrs of dedicated teaching: bit.ly/AASFNewCollege

It underscores immediate impacts of SB846 on our talent pipeline & how contradictory it is to our principles. In articles from Times Publishing Co. & WUWF Public Media, Gisela Perez Kusakawa said it “creates a hostile atmosphere that prospective students & faculty will want to avoid.” bit.ly/3XEn3Eg

Gisela Perez Kusakawa: “[This] case is an example of how we need to reflect & challenge unjust laws like SB846 that run counter to our values here at home. We cannot let the erosion of our American principles continue & need to speak up as part of our responsibility as citizens & patriots.

AASF led national groups in efforts to support local organizations, professors, and students: aasforum.org/2024/03/26/nat… Read the NBC News article about our rally: nbcnews.com/news/asian-ame…

BREAKING: Nianli Ma, wife of Prof. XiaoFeng Wang, will speak at our 4/14 Town Hall. Please sign on to our letter expressing concerns abt Wang's termination & adherence to IU's due process policies, as well as broader implications for research community. tinyurl.com/AASFStateofPla…

Urgent - We request Wang’s reinstatement & ask that IU grant him his due process rights & chance to defend himself. The letter also provides critical insights into the allegations & impact on the research community. Add your signature by 8 pm ET on 4/14: aasforum.org/2025/04/11/asi…

In addition to an update from Nianli Ma, Grace Meng will offer keynote remarks. Additional speakers include: Steven Allan Kivelson, Peter Michelson, Tobin L. Smith, Brian A. Sun, Judith Teruya, Keliang “Clay” Zhu, Kai Li & Xiaodong Zhang. AASF’s ED Gisela Perez Kusakawa will moderate.

As travel warnings grow & confusion mounts, AASF launches our Know Your Rights series, with our first installment focused on immigration law and travel. This 4/25 webinar will address critical topics with guest speakers Suhi Koizumi & Olivia Serene Lee: tinyurl.com/KnowYourRights…

AASF led nearly 750 orgs & members of the scholar, scientific & research community from across the US in issuing a letter expressing concern over Indiana U's termination of tenured Prof. XiaoFeng Wang. AASF letter & data report was featured by @wsj: aasforum.org/2025/04/23/asi…

TOMORROW - AASF Know Your Rights: Immigration Law & Travel Friday, April 25, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET Join us for the Asian American Scholar Forum’s Know Your Rights webinar on immigration law and travel. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We lost a compassionate leader in Pope Francis at a time when we need more mercy, humility, and kindness in our world. He has been a source of inspiration for many years. Mourning his passing and reminded of our moral obligations to serve and protect the vulnerable and in need.🙏🏽

Honored to serve as President of Filipino American Lawyers Association of Washington, DC with an amazing board, each member a leader in their own right.Privileged to be working with such a community oriented & public service focused team. Together we can rise & make a difference.

Deeply honored & proud of my nonprofit, AASF for receiving this award by CAA for our civil rights work, alongside remarkable honorees, especially Minami, lead counsel for Korematsu against Japanese American incarceration & an inspiration of mine.