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PAAIA and Iranian American Organizational Partners Issue Joint Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Full Enforcement of Travel Ban 3.0
Washington, D.C. (December 5, 2017) – A coalition of Iranian American organizations, including Iranian American Bar Association, Pars Equality Center, and the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans, released the following joint statement regarding the Supreme Court
PAAIA’s Public Statement on the Shooting of Bijan Ghaisar
Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) issued the following statement regarding the loss of Bijan Ghaisar, an Iranian American who was shot three times by U.S. Park Police on November
PAAIA Interviews Sanctions Attorney, Erich Ferrari, on Providing Earthquake Relief to the Iranian People
WASHINGTON – In the wake of last Sunday’s tragic earthquake in the Kermanshah region of Iran, Iranian Americans have gone to great lengths to help with the relief efforts, including taking to social media to
IABA Hosts National Conference – PAAIA’s Executive Director Participates in a Panel Discussion and Receives Award
WASHINGTON – At the Iranian American Bar Association’s (IABA) 4th Annual National Conference, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian American’s (PAAIA) Executive Director, Dr. Leila Golestaneh Austin, participated in a panel discussion called “Current Times: Immigration as
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Here’s How You Can Help Earthquake-Affected Families in Iran
WASHINGTON – In an effort to highlight some of the ways in which Americans can provide humanitarian assistance to the Iranian people, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) has put together a list of
Iranian Americans in November 7th Elections – Farokhi and Shahinfar Claim Victory, Bakhtiari Comes Close to Knocking off an Entrenched Incumbent
Iranian Americans in November 7th Elections – Farokhi and Shahinfar Claim Victory, Bakhtiari Comes Close to Knocking off an Entrenched Incumbent Washington, D.C. – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) congratulated Iranian
PAAIA Congratulates Amir Farokhi on His Victory in Atlanta City Council Election!
Washington, DC – PAAIA is proud to announce Amir Farokhi’s victory in the Atlanta City Election last night! On November 7th, 2017, Amir Farokhi became the first Iranian American elected to public office in Atlanta! “PAAIA
PAAIA Congratulates Nahal Iravani-Sani on her Appointment to a Judgeship in Santa Clara County Superior Court!
Washington, D.C. – Today, Leila Golestaneh Austin, Executive Director of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), released the following statement congratulating Iranian American and former PAAIA Board Member, Nahal Iravani-Sani, on her appointment by Governor
Vote For Iranian American Candidates Running For Atlanta City Council This November!
WASHINGTON, DC – The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the registered bipartisan connected political action committee of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), is proudly supporting the campaigns of two Iranian American candidates seeking
Join PAAIA in Federal Court on November 2nd – Stand up to the Travel Ban!
THURSDAY NOV. 2nd: Hearing for Lawsuit Against Travel Ban 3.0 Could Decide Fate of Refugees Targeted by Ban Federal Court to hear Iranian-American organizations and individual plaintiffs’ lawsuit challenging Trump’s Travel Ban 3.0 November
PAAIA Files Refugee Supplement to Lawsuit Challenging President Trump’s Travel Ban 3.0
Lawsuit Argues Trump’s Executive Order Targets Refugees from 11 Predominantly Muslim Countries, Despite Pledges to End Ban Iranian-American Organizations and Individual Plaintiffs File Supplement to Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Travel Ban 3.0 For Immediate Release: Contact:
PAAIA Interviews Iranian American Candidate for Atlanta City Council, Liliana Bakhtiari
ATLANTA – Two Iranian Americans are campaigning for seats on the Atlanta City Council – Amir Farokhi is running in District Two, and Liliana Bakhtiari is running in District Five. Recently, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans
Support Legislation Opposing Travel Ban 3.0 – Tell Congress to Block the Ban!
Washington, D.C. – In response to President Trump’s newest set of travel restrictions on nationals from eight countries, including Iran, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) introduced legislation to reverse the order and block its
PAAIA Partnered with a Coalition of 15 Organizations Across the Country to Permanently Stop Travel Ban 3.0
Washington, D.C. –This morning, a coalition of 15 organizations delivered a joint petition with over 100,000 signatures to members of Congress calling for legislation to rescind the newest version of the Muslim Ban immediately. “We