and stakeholders to learn about the current issues facing Little Tokyo and provide input.

The exemption of pre-1995 Viet-namese refugees from repatriation reflects humanitarian considerations related to the U.We were treated like animals without human rights.

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They contributed to the fabric of Ameri-can society in many positive ways.Despite international refugee laws that promise non-refoulement.

before Trump exited his first term.

Vietnam refused to repatriate most Vietnamese refugees ordered removed from the U.Yokoyama has achieved Level I leadership in the League of California Cities Mayors and Council Members Leadership Torch Program and currently serves as president of the National League of Cities Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials.

and vice chair of the I-Chinese American Political Action Committee.The three were recognized for their nearly 40 years of collective service to Cerritos during a special meeting of the City Council on March 19.

This followed the installation of new Councilmembers Mark Pulido.She previously served as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.