Press Releases
The latest news and updates from OCA Greater Houston. Send media inquiries to Debbie Chen: debbiechen@ocahouston.org.
Federal Court Strikes Down Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order Citing the Barbara SCOTUS ruling
OCA welcomes the court’s ruling affirming birthright citizenship and stands committed to defending the constitutional right of all children born in the United States to be recognized as citizens.
As Nolan Wells’ Family Approaches 40 Days Without Answers, NAPAWF and Partners Demand Full Transparency
OCA, along with our partner organizations, stands in solidarity with the Wells family in calling for a full, transparent, and accountable investigation into Nolan Wells’ death.
Federal Court Blocks U.S. Postal Service from Implementing Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting
The court’s decision to block restrictions on mail voting will help ensure Asian American voters, particularly those who rely on translators, can access and cast their ballots without unnecessary barriers.
OCA Condemns FCC Removal of Broadcast Station Ownership Cap
The FCC has opened the door to television monopolization, endangering free media and free speech.
OCA Celebrates 2026 Gold Mountain Scholarship Recipients and Rising Leaders
Twelve graduating high school seniors and four rising college seniors were awarded the scholarship in recognition of their academic excellence, leadership, and community impact.
OCA Condemns Fatal ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
The death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo underscores the urgent need for a transparent and independent investigation into the shooting, accountability for the use of force in immigration enforcement, and a renewed commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of all people.
Advancing Justice – AAJC, OCA, and WLC Welcome Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Birthright Citizenship
OCA applauds the Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship, reaffirming the constitutional guarantee of equal protection for all children born in the United States.
Federal Court Allows Challenge to Executive Order Restricting Mail-in Voting to Proceed with Respect to the Midterm Elections
A federal court ruled that voting rights groups, including OCA, can continue their lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's efforts to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 elections.
Meet the 2026 Cohort of OCA Summer Interns
OCA welcomes 16 remarkable students from across the country who will spend the next 10 weeks in Washington, D.C. at leading nonprofit organizations, congressional offices, and federal agencies, uplifting AANHPI communities, and supporting OCA's National Convention in Detroit, Michigan.
OCA Condemns San Diego Mosque Shooting and Ongoing Epidemic of Gun Violence
The deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, alongside the recent shootings in Austin, underscores the urgent need for action against gun violence, hate-fueled extremism, and the racist rhetoric that continues to endanger communities nationwide.