Critics say JACL doesn’t do enough. To that, we humbly agree—we have more work to do. With your help, we are recommitting our efforts to being responsive, not reactive—to standing on the frontlines, not the sidelines. Our collective power lies in our voice and our knowledge—both hard-earned from generations before us. Your support is invaluable to educate, advocate, and organize through projects and actions fulfilled this year, such as:

• Launching our Japanese American Experience website JAexperience.org;

• Filing amicus briefs challenging the misuse of the Alien Enemies Act; and

• Collaborating with partners to mobilize the community to defend the National Park Service and our nation’s history.

Our mission remains clear: to secure and maintain the human and civil rights of Japanese Americans and all people who face injustice and bigotry. We ask for your support to advance this vital work. Our goal is $50,000 by December 31, 2025, to sustain the fight against the erasure of our history, repetition of forced displacement, and the ongoing and relentless stripping of rights.

To read our full appeal letter and access the printable donation form, click here!