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YAMA partners with CCR
On June 21st, the Yemeni American Merchants Association in partnership with the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) hold a press conference in Foley Square where CCR release it’s groundbreaking report titled, Window Dressing the Muslim Ban: Reports of Waivers and Mass Denials from Yemeni-American Families Stuck in Limbo authored by CCR and Rule of Law
Yama + CRR
On June 21 at 11 AM, Yemeni-American community members, along with local community and human rights organizations, will launch a new report, Window Dressing the Muslim Ban: Reports of waivers & mass denials from Yemeni-American families stuck in limbo, authored by the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) and Yale Law School. Yemeni-Americans will share their
Impact of Travel Ban
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YAMA Signs Letter for Congressional Oversight of the Muslim Ban
On June 12th, the Yemeni American Merchants Association sign letter with over 50 organizations nationally demanding Congress pass legislation mandating reporting requirements imposed on the administration concerning the interpretation, implementation and enforcement of the various components of the broader Muslim Ban, including extreme vetting.
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YAMA Assists Dr. Mohammed Reunite with His Wife Rasha
On June 11th, after a never ending battle to get Rasha to the US, she was finally reunited with her husband Dr. Mohammed. Dr. Mohammed contacted YAMA last fall about his wife’s visa denial, where we connected him with ADC National to assist in applying for a waiver. We also advised him the only way
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YAMA Gets Honored by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams
On June 7th, the Yemeni American Merchants Association was an honoree at the 14th Annual Brooklyn Borough Iftar for its advocacy work on the Muslim Ban. Board members and staff attended the Iftar with 300 Brooklynites.
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Give a Sip Partnership
The Yemeni American Merchants Association is a proud a partner in this environmental campaign with the Wildlife Conservation Society. WCS launched Give a Sip campaign on May 23,2018 in support of legislation to eliminate single-use plastic straws in New York City.
1 Hour Bodega Strike
On Tuesday, April 24th, the Yemeni American Merchants Association called for a 1-hour shutdown of bodega stores. Approximately 3,000 bodegas in 14 cities in heavily populated cities across the United States shut down in support of this action. The shutdown was a message that symbolized the pain of all Yemeni Americans who are separated from
Shaema’s Arrival to the USA
The Yemeni American Merchants Association closely worked with Shaema Alomari’s family in their battle seeking entry into the U.S. for her medical treatment for Cerebral Palsy, which her family was finally granted a waiver. Shaema’s story hit the media stream after her picture was the face of the National One Hour Bodega Shut Down that