Japanese American Citizens League Chicago Chapter

The Japanese American Citizens League Chicago Chapter is dedicated to securing and maintaining civil rights for Japanese Americans and all individuals facing injustice and bigotry. As part of the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the United States, the Chicago Chapter monitors and responds to issues that enhance or threaten the civil and human rights of all Americans. The organization implements strategic initiatives to effect positive social change, with particular focus on the Asian Pacific American community. Operating since its national founding in 1929, the JACL Chicago Chapter works to address contemporary challenges including the balance between national security and civil liberties, while remaining responsive to changing political environments and demographic shifts. The Chapter combines advocacy work with cultural, educational, and social programming to preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American community in Chicago, IL. Through evidence-based monitoring and community engagement, the organization strives to promote fairness, equality, and social justice while honoring the diversity of the communities it serves.