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Posted: October 2, 2024
Joint Sikh Organizational Statement on Anti-Sikh Sentiments and Narratives in California
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Posted: September 30, 2024
Religion News – Kaur Power Hour
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Posted: September 30, 2024
AsAm News – Sikhs in Storytelling
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Valadao introduces House Resolution recognizing the Sikh Genocide of 1984
Posted: October 25, 2024
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SALDEF Commends the DOJ for New Charges Against Indian Government Employee Targeting Sikh Americans
Posted: October 21, 2024
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Statement from SALDEF on Canada’s Stand Against Transnational Repression and the Need for U.S. Action
Posted: October 17, 2024
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Schiff Introduces the Transnational Repression Reporting Act to Track Cases of Foreign Repression in the U.S.
Posted: September 19, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2024 Contact: Amrita Kular, SALDEF Director of Communications (202) 393-2700 | media@saldef.org Schiff Introduces...
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LOCAL AND NATIONAL SIKH ORGANIZATIONS CELEBRATE THE APPOINTMENT OF RAJ SINGH BADHESHA TO THE FRESNO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT BENCH
Posted: July 18, 2024
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SALDEF at the Forefront of Protecting Sikh Americans
Posted: June 27, 2024

SALDEF at the Forefront of Protecting Sikh Americans Faith-based communities in America have repeatedly come under attack. These attacks...
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WELCOME 2024 SikhLEAD DC INTERNS!
Posted: June 7, 2024

WELCOME 2024 SikhLEAD DC INTERNS!
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Strengthening Our Community: Welcome SALDEF’s New Civic Engagement Leader!
Posted: June 4, 2024

Strengthening Our Community: Welcome SALDEF’s New Civic Engagement Leader! We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of a powerful new...
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Sikhs in Storytelling – A Smash Hit!
Posted: May 30, 2024

Sikhs in Storytelling – A Smash Hit! Our Sikhs in Storytelling event in New York City was an unforgettable...
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Urge Your CA Assembly Member to Support AB 3027
Posted: May 22, 2024
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Sikhs in Storytelling Captures Hearts in NYC!
Posted: May 21, 2024

Sikhs in Storytelling Captures Hearts in NYC! SALDEF’s groundbreaking Sikhs in Storytelling event in NYC was a resounding success!...
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SALDEF & GA LEADERS MOURN TRAGIC DEATH OF SIKH MIGRANT IN GEORGIA IMMIGRATION DETENTION CENTER
Posted: April 26, 2024
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Vaisakhi Art Collaboration: SALDEF Talks to Artist Ameet Gill
Posted: April 10, 2024

Glorious Balance, Ameet Gill Celebrate Vaisakhi with a Stunning Sikh Art Collaboration! This Vaisakhi, SALDEF is delighted to unveil...
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Sikhs
Posted: April 1, 2024

Have you ever wondered about some lesser-known aspects of Sikhi? Here are 5 intriguing facts about Sikhi that might...
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SALDEF Releases Groundbreaking Report on Transnational Repression and Minority Censorship
Posted: February 20, 2024
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SALDEF Welcomes FBI’s Release of Punjabi PSA on Transnational Repression
Posted: January 26, 2024
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Posted: December 8, 2023
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SALDEF Expresses Grave Concern over Indictment Alleging Indian Government Employee Directed Plot to Assassinate Sikh American
Posted: November 30, 2023
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SALDEF Urges DOJ to Unseal Indictment on the Recent Attempted Attack on a Sikh American
Posted: November 22, 2023
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SALDEF Welcomes New Board Members
Posted: November 15, 2023
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Ask Your Member of Congress to Make A Statement on the Murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar
Posted: September 29, 2023
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SALDEF Condemns Indian Government’s Reported Involvement in Murder of Sikh Activist in Canada
Posted: September 21, 2023
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SB403: End Caste-Discrimination in California
Posted: September 11, 2023

“SB403 is a crucial piece of legislation that will protect vulnerable communities from discrimination and foster a more equitable...
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9/11 Resolution
Posted: September 11, 2023
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UNITING AGAINST CASTE DISCRIMINATION: CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS CELEBRATE SB 403’S SUCCESSFUL ASSEMBLY VOTE
Posted: August 28, 2023
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LEADING SIKH CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, MEDIA, AND ACTIVISTS CALL ON ELON MUSK TO COMBAT SIKH CENSORSHIP
Posted: August 16, 2023
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SikhLEAD Interns Host Langar on the Hill to Promote Sikh Values
Posted: August 4, 2023

SikhLEAD Interns Host Langar on the Hill to Promote Sikh Values
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SALDEF Expresses Disappointment with Modi State Visit and Address to Joint Session of Congress
Posted: June 21, 2023
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Act to Change Commemorates Fifth Annual National Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Day Against Bullying and Hate
Posted: May 23, 2023
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Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Sports
Posted: April 17, 2023
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Representing Sikhs in The Supreme Court
Posted: April 10, 2023
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Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Application
Posted: February 16, 2023
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SALDEF Applauds The Biden Administration’s Recommitment to Advancing Equity
Posted: February 16, 2023

(Washington, DC) – The Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund celebrates President Biden’s Executive Order on Further Advancing Racial...
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Only 5 Days Left to Apply to the SikhLEAD Internship Program
Posted: January 26, 2023
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Representing Sikhs in the Halls of Power
Posted: January 26, 2023

Navraj Singh knows what it feels like to be the only Sikh in a room – especially ones where...
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Former SikhLEAD Intern Takes on Hollywood
Posted: December 12, 2024
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SALDEF Issues Clarification on Statement Regarding Harmeet Dhillon’s Nomination to DOJ 
Posted: December 11, 2024
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SALDEF Congratulates Harmeet Kaur Dhillon as the First Sikh American Nominated for Nation’s Top Civil Rights Post
Posted: December 10, 2024
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Keep the Momentum Going: Building on the Success of SikhVOTE
Posted: November 18, 2024

Keep the Momentum Going: Building on the Success of SikhVOTE By: Jaslin Kaur, SALDEF Senior Manager of Civic Engagement...

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