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Monday, November 3, 2025

Katchup Briefing

ICE must target criminals, not tear apart working families

Immigrant communities across Los Angeles are demanding that ICE target violent offenders—not working families—following aggressive raids and military deployment.

Senate must reject the unjust remittance tax on immigrants

A 3.5% remittance tax targeting non-citizens would unfairly burden immigrants who already pay taxes. The Senate must reject this harmful measure.

Targeting students’ social media isn’t security—It’s censorship

The U.S. suspension of student visa interviews for expanded social media screening alarms Korean students and businesses, raising concerns over censorship and free speech.

Harmony born of pain: How ‘Love in Music’ is healing Korean-Black tensions since the LA Riots

Eighteen years after its founding, Love in Music continues to bridge Korean-Black divides through free music education and youth mentorship, offering a quiet tribute to the legacy of the LA Riots.

Social Security is not a giveaway. Slashing access is a betrayal.

Federal cuts have severely delayed Social Security access, leaving seniors across the country facing long waits and eroding trust in the retirement system.

Koreatown’s senior harmonica ensemble rises to national spotlight

Koreatown, harmonica ensemble, LA Kings, K-Town Night, Korean American seniors, NHL, community arts, viral performance.

When the government pulls the plug, nonprofits are left in the lurch

Federal funding cuts have forced Korean American nonprofits like KYCC and MCCN to halt vital services, leaving vulnerable communities without critical support.

When visas disappear without warning, so does trust

The sudden and unexplained revocation of visas for international scholars, including a South Korean professor at the University of Houston, highlights a troubling lack of transparency in U.S. immigration policy. Without clear explanations, such cancellations are eroding trust and creating fear across academic communities.

LAPD cleared itself in the killing of Yong Yang. That’s the problem.

The LAPD cleared itself in the fatal shooting of Yong Yang, a mentally ill Korean-American man, based on an internal review lacking independent oversight. The case has sparked criticism from the victim’s family and community leaders, raising broader concerns about police accountability and the failure to prioritize non-lethal responses.

Free speech is silenced when protest becomes a crime

Columbia University student Yunseo Chung faces deportation after participating in a protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza, prompting a lawsuit that argues her removal violates constitutional free speech rights. Her case has drawn widespread criticism and highlights growing concerns over the use of immigration law to suppress political dissent.