Press Releases
The latest news and updates from OCA Greater Houston. Send media inquiries to Debbie Chen: debbiechen@ocahouston.org.
OCA Demands Congress Act Now to Keep Government Open and Protect Healthcare Coverage
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates urges Congress to immediately resume government operations and extend ACA tax credits to protect millions of Americans, including hundreds of thousands of AANHPI families, from losing affordable healthcare.
OCA Mourns the Loss of Frances M. Namkoong
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates remembers the legacy of Frances M. Namkoong, a beloved leader and mentor whose advocacy, leadership, and dedication empowered the Asian American and Pacific Islander community locally and nationally.
OCA Deeply Concerned by Disney’s ABC Censorship of Jimmy Kimmel
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates condemns Disney’s ABC’s censorship of Jimmy Kimmel, warning that such actions undermine free speech and threaten democratic principles.
OCA Condemns U.S. Department of Education for Ending Grant Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates strongly opposes the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to cut discretionary funding for Minority-Serving Institutions, including AANAPISIs, warning it will harm underserved students and undermine educational equity.
OCA Denounces Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Roving Immigration Patrols, USCIS Expansion of Armed Agents
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates condemns the decision that allows the federal government to target immigrants and communities of color based on racial profiling.
OCA Condemns USCIS Rule Limiting Voter Registration at Naturalization Ceremonies
OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates calls on USCIS to reverse its policy blocking nonpartisan groups from registering new citizens at naturalization ceremonies.
OCA-Greater Houston Denounces Texas’ New Congressional Map
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates calls for federal action to end partisan gerrymandering and safeguard a fair, accurate census—one that ensures every community is seen, counted, and represented.
OCA Applauds Court Decision Temporarily Blocking Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates will continue to fight to protect birthright citizenship for all children born in the United States.
OCA Calls for Federal Action Amid Political Violence and Gun Attacks
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates calls for federal action to address the surge in politically motivated violence and protect the safety of our communities and democratic institutions.