On July 16, 2004, NAKASEC along with other leaders including National Council of La Raza, United Farm Workers of America, the Nueva Vista Group, Service Employees International Union, and Majan Jean – a student facing imminent deportation – participated in a telephonic press briefing around the Ag Jobs bill and the DREAM Act. The speakers highlighted their disappointment in the two legislations not making headway in Congress despite the significant bi-partisan support it has. EunSook Lee, NAKASEC executive director stressed the importance of immigration reform to Asian Pacific American voters for the 2004 elections.
