Our Policy Updates provide timely analysis of policy developments affecting South Asian communities, organized across our program areas: Access to Justice, Democracy and Civic Action, and Health Equity & Wellness.
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Health Equity & Wellness Policy Update | March 2026
Insurance Coverage and Affordability Rising healthcare costs remain a key obstacle to care for South Asian Americans, often delaying or preventing access to essential prevention and treatment. The following Illinois bills, both proposed and enacted, aim to expand insurance coverage
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Democracy & Civic Action Policy Update: | March 2026
This policy update highlights key developments related to election administration and voting access, with a focus on recent changes to vote-by-mail processes and ongoing efforts to expand language access in elections. The update below outlines federal and state policy shifts,
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Access to Justice Policy Update | March 2026
In this Access to Justice Policy Update, we examine several recent federal and state policy changes that could shape opportunities for South Asian immigrants and other immigrant populations. From Illinois’ Safe Schools for All Act, which reinforces access to K–12
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Access to Justice Policy Update | February 2026
This policy update highlights key developments related to federal immigration and visa policies within the Access to Justice program. The update below summarizes recent policy changes and examines their potential impact on South Asian communities and other immigrant populations in
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Democracy & Civic Action Policy Update | January 2026
This policy update highlights key developments related to voting rights and civic participation within the Democracy & Civic Action program, with a focus on Illinois HB3047. The update below summarizes the legislation’s intent, key provisions, and potential impact on South
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Access to Justice Policy Update | December 2025
This policy update highlights key developments related to immigration policies within the Access to Justice program. The updates below summarize recent policy changes, ongoing debates, and implementation challenges affecting South Asian American communities. H1B 100K Fee Policy OPT Fair Tax