California DMV Director Apologizes to Sikh American Over Photograph Concerns
SALDEF works with DMV to Retrain Staff on Religious Accommodation Washington D.C. – March 20, 2008: The California Department...
SALDEF Advocate — May 2008
1. First Ever Asian Pacific American Presidential Town Hall 2. SALDEF Meets with USCIS Director Gonzalez 3. SALDEF Trains...
TSA to Allow for Flexibility in Traveler Identity
SALDEF welcomes new procedure affecting millions of travelers Washington D.C. – May 5, 2008: Last week, the Sikh American...
Criminal Charges Dropped Against Sikh American for Wearing Kirpan in California
Prosecutor declines to charge Sikh due to religious significance of mandated article of faith Washington D.C. – April 22,...
SALDEF Advocate – April 2008
1. SALDEF Summer Internship Program: Don’t miss this opportunity! 2. SALDEF Co-Founder Discusses the Effects of Hate Crimes in...
Increase Awareness About Sikhs this Vaisakhi
Help Support local efforts to educate about Sikhs As part of SALDEF’s Law Enforcement Partnership Program, 4,200 police officials...
Sikh Graduate Student Falls Victim to Texas Hate Attack
SALDEF works with local authorities to ensure attack is classified as hate crime Washington D.C. – April 11, 2008:...
TSA Tests New Security Screening Procedure
New Procedure Effects Passengers at Baltimore-Washington International Airport Washington D.C. – April 1, 2008: Yesterday, the Transportation Security Administration...
SALDEF Trains Entire DC Police Force on Sikh Religion and Cultural Practices
SALDEF Completes Third Department-Wide Training Campaign Washington D.C. – March 11, 2008: This Wednesday, March 12th, the Sikh American...
Inform Your Neighbors About Sikh Americans
Over 40,000 calendars have been distributed across the country Washington, DC: March 7, 2008 – For the fifth straight...