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API Legal Outreach News
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Building Safety Through Story, Culture, and Cross-Generational Power: YAC’s Vision for Ending Gender-Based Violence
At API Legal Outreach (APILO), we believe that the work of ending violence must be deeply rooted in our relationships — across generations, across cultures, and across histories. This isn’t just a nice idea or a poetic frame. It’s a political commitment to breaking...
Take 2 Minutes to Protect Medicare from Congressional Cuts
Medicare and Medicaid provide essential healthcare for millions of Americans—seniors, people with disabilities, children, and families struggling to make ends meet. Today, these crucial programs face proposed cuts that threaten this vital safety net. These aren't just...
From Refugee to Citizen: Venerable Heanh Sroy’s Journey of Resilience
In the heart of Oakland's vibrant Cambodian community, a celebration unfolded this April that was decades in the making. Venerable Heanh Sroy, the ranking abbot for the Cambodian Buddhist Church in Oakland, became a United States citizen—a milestone that represents...
Impact of the Trump Administration’s Immigrant Registration Requirement on Elderly Immigrants and Individuals with Disabilities
Introduction Under an interim final rule published on March 12, 2025 the Trump administration announced it would reactivate a long-dormant registration requirement for immigrants who did not enter with a visa. This policy forces many undocumented immigrants—including...
Major Victory for API Legal Outreach Client in SSA Overpayment Case
For many individuals living with mental health disabilities, financial security is fragile. The complexity of government benefit programs, coupled with limited access to legal and financial guidance, can create devastating consequences. Today, we are proud to share a...
Project Advisory: Understanding the Social Security Fairness Act of 2025
Overview On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law. This advisory provides key information about the Act and its implications for affected individuals. Key Provisions The Act repeals two significant provisions: The...
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