The CA Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Applauds the U.S. Department of Labor for Taking Action Against a Silicon Valley Software Company Accused of Systematically Discriminating Against Asian Job Applicants
The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit accusing Palantir Technologies, a Silicon Valley software company of systematically discriminating against Asian job applicants in its hiring practices. The company produces data analytics software used by U.S. military, intelligence and law enforcement agencies, along with banks, insurance companies and other non-government clients.
The following is a statement by Assemblymember Rob Bonta, Chairman of the Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus:
California Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Selects Assemblymember Rob Bonta to Lead
The Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus announced its selection of Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) to lead the Caucus, effective today. In 2012, history was made when Bonta became the first and only Filipino American ever elected to the California State Legislature in the state’s 165-year history. His selection as API Caucus Chair is another historic first.
Bonta issued the following statement today, which marks the first day of his chairmanship:
Joint Asian & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Celebrates Lunar New Year
Sacramento, CA - The Members of the Joint Asian & Pacific Islander (API) Legislative Caucus have released the following statements in recognition of the Lunar New Year beginning on February 8, 2016.