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:...
Boston Police and Sikh American Community Achieve Landmark Partnership
Year-Long Campaign Trains Entire Boston Police Force Washington, D.C. – December 11, 2007: The Sikh American Legal Defense and...
Hate Crime Victims Receive Little Congressional Support
SALDEF Expresses Disappointment with Congressional Defeat of Landmark Hate Crimes Legislation Washington, D.C. – December 7, 2007: The Sikh...
State of Oregon Apologies to Sikh American Denied Driver’s License due to Turban
SALDEF continues its campaign to address discriminatory DMV policies against the turban Washington, D.C.– October 24, 2007: The Sikh...
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,...
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...