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Civil Rights and Anti-war movements
The Civil Rights and Anti-war movements inspired the creators of AALDEF. They would not create the organisation until 1974. -
Creation
The creation of the AALDEF was by a small group of lawyers, students, and activists. They were inspired by the Civil Rights and Anti-war protests of the 1960s. This was a New York based national organization and wanted to help protect and promote Asian American Civil Rights. -
Peter Yew Police Brutality
Chinese Americans protested in the Chinatown of Manhattan because of police brutality. This is to support the innocent bystander Peter Yew. He got beaten by a police officer after he complained that they were mishandling a small traffic accident. This is important because it's one of the first things the AALDEF did. -
Silver Palace waiter
A Silver Palace waiter was fired after protesting about an employer taking their tips. This assisted the formation of the first independent Chinatown restaurant workers' union. This is important because it is the second major project of the AALDEF. -
10th anniversary
Fred Korematsu makes first public appearance in New York City for AALDEF’s 10th anniversary celebration at Lincoln Center, featuring the East Coast premiere of Steven Okazaki’s film, Unfinished Business, about the Japanese American redress movement. This is important because this is the 10th anniversary for the AALDEF. -
Latest Project
AALDEF conducts free legal clinics to assist undocumented youth seeking to renew their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status and calls for passage of a clean Dream Act at rallies in New York City. This is important because this is the latest project of the AALDEF