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API Legal Outreach News
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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...
Introducing our 2024 Gala Keynote Speaker – California Attorney General Rob Bonta
For those of you attending our upcoming gala, you're in for a treat. We're honored to announce California Attorney General Rob Bonta as our keynote speaker. Join us for this special evening with the Golden State's chief counsel in celebration of 49 years of service....
30-year Tenants Avoid Eviction
Through the collaborative efforts of the APILO’s Elder/Young Adults with Disabilities (YAD) team and the Housing team successfully prevented the eviction of a senior couple who have called their unit a home for over three decades. This case highlights the critical...
Warm Welcome to Cát-Vi (and Queen Kona)
Say hello to Cát-Vi, who recently joined us as an Executive Assistant to our Executive Director! Born and raised in San Jose, this UC Berkeley grad majored in Ethnic Studies and minored in Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies. We took a few minutes to hear from...
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