The Asian American Justice Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, was incorporated in 1991 and opened its Washington, D.C. office in 1993. AAJC works to advance the human and civil rights of Asian Americans through advocacy, public policy, public education, and litigation. In accomplishing its mission, AAJC focuses its work to Promote Civic Engagement, to Forge Strong and Safe Communities, and to Create an Inclusive Society in communities on a local, regional, and national level. A nationally recognized voice on behalf of Asian Americans, AAJC focuses its expertise on affirmative action, anti-Asian violence prevention/race relations, census, immigrant rights, language access, and voting rights.

Serving the nation from its capital, AAJC is affiliated with the Asian American Institute of Chicago, Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern California in Los Angeles and the Asian Law Caucus in San Francisco. Working closely with its Affiliates, AAJC is committed to increasing community education and participation on public policy and civil rights issues affecting all Asian Pacific Americans.



Through our Community Partners Network Program, we are able to develop relationships with local community-based organizations through which technical assistance on projects ranging from anti-Asian violence to immigration, naturalization and welfare reform are being delivered.