On May 14^th, 2012, the MinKwon Center, civil rights organizations and religious leaders rallied in front of Federal Plaza in lower Manhattan to protest the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s implementation of Secure Communities (“S-Comm”) in New York State. “S-Comm” is an immigration enforcement program that would undermine local community policing efforts and creates a climate of fear among hardworking immigrant communities. MinKwon’s President S. J. Jung denounced the program and emphasized the destructive effect the “S-Comm” would have on families and communities. *The program went into effect on May 15th in New York state.
Korea Times: http://ny.koreatimes.com/article/729105
 

On May 10^th, 2012, the MinKwon Center announced a candidate forum for the residents of Congressional District 6.  The forum, to be held on May 21^st at 6 PM at Queens Flushing Library auditorium, is non-partisan and open to all candidates that have registered with the Board of Elections.  Co-hosted by seven organizations including the NAACP, the New York Immigration Coalition, Common Cause, and Asian Americans for Equality, the forum will feature statements by candidates, a Q&A session, and a selection of questions from the audience.
Korea Daily: http://www.koreadaily.com/news/read.asp?art_id=1407155

On May 9^th, 2012, the 13% and Growing Coalition, a coalition of 45 Asian-led and serving organizations co-led by the MinKwon Center, held the 4^th Annual City Advocacy Day at City Hall Park to demand budget equity for the Asian Pacific American (APA) community.  Elected officials - including four councilmembers and City Comptroller John Liu - joined the rally to voice their support for a fair budget that protects the most vulnerable APA New Yorkers including children and youth, women, seniors, immigrants and low-income individuals.  After the rally, the Coalition met separately with 24 legislators to request restoration of funding to much needed programs; equitable funding for the APA Community; and investment in culturally competent and language accessible services.
Korean New York Daily: http://www.newyorkilbo.com/sub_read.html?uid=11691&section=sc8&section2=%BB%E7%C8%B8%BA%B9%C1%F6