TSA Changes Head Covering Screening Procedure in Response to Concerns of Religious Profiling
New procedure sensitive to Sikh turban and other religious head coverings Washington, DC: October 16, 2007 – This afternoon...
Texas Radio Station Apologizes for Anti-Sikh Remarks
Local Sikh American community and SALDEF work together to secure apology Washington, DC: October 12, 2007 – Yesterday, the...
Maryland Teens Arrested in Burtonsville Hate Crime
SALDEF commends Montgomery County Police for efforts in apprehending alleged perpetrators Washington, DC: October 4, 2007 – Yesteday, the...
SALDEF Applauds Passage of Hate Crimes Prevention Act
Senate will help protect victims of hate crimes Washington, DC: September 27, 2007 –- This morning the Senate passed...
Two Elderly Sikh Americans Men Suffer Vicious Attack in Maryland
FBI asked to probe possible hate crime; Community urged to continue reporting similar incidents UPDATES (9/24/07): Statement from the...
Congressional Leaders Express Concern over TSA Screening Policy
Leading Sikh organizations continue to engage TSA Washington D.C. – September 17, 2007 : In response to the concerns...
Sikh American Groups Meet with TSA about Turban Screening Policy
TSA Commits to First Steps; Erroneous New Policy Remains in Effect Washington D.C. – September 12, 2007: On Monday,...
Utah Establishment Apologizes to Sikh American Denied Entry
Washington D.C. – August 31, 2007: Last week, the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF), the nation’s...
ACLU Files Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Against Dallas Judge
Judge Improperly Demanded Sikh American Man Take Off His “Hat” In Courtroom Washington D.C. – August 31, 2007: The...
Utah Establishment Apologizes to Sikh American Denied Entry
Washington D.C. – August 31, 2007: Last week, the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF), the nation’s...