Transnational Repression
Sikh Americans have faced specific instances of transnational repression, including threats, harassment, and even attempted violence.
SALDEF works to expose these threats, advocate for justice, and ensure the safety and security of the Sikh American community.
By shining a light on this injustice and urging swift action, SALDEF is ensuring that Sikh Americans can live and thrive in America without fear, free from the shadows of foreign intimidation.
In Response
SALDEF has been working tirelessly to raise awareness of this issue with The Biden administration, Members of Congress, National media outlets, Meta, and Government agencies. View the latest updates of our efforts here.
- SALDEF Welcome’s FBI’s Release of Punjabi PSA on Transnational Repression
- SALDEF Drives Bill Momentum with Four New Congressional Co-Sponsors to the Transnational Repression Policy Act
- SALDEF Expresses Grave Concern over Indictment Alleging Indian Government Employee Directed Plot to Assassinate Sikh American
- SALDEF Urges DOJ to Unseal Indictment on the Recent Attempted Attack on a Sikh American
- SALDEF Condemns Indian Government’s Reported Involvement in Murder of Sikh Activist in Canada
- SALDEF Submits Remarks to U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing “Transnational Repression: Authoritarians Targeting Dissenters Abroad”
- SALDEF Submits Written Testimony to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing “India: Recent Human Rights Report Remarks”
- SALDEF Testifies on Transnational Repression at the California State Legislature
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Take Action
- Contact the Biden Administration: Urge them to prioritize addressing Transnational Repression and its impact on Sikh Americans and all American communities.
- Follow and share SALDEF’s social media content: Stay informed and amplify SALDEF’s message to raise awareness.
- Donate to SALDEF: Your support fuels our critical work in protecting the rights and safety of Sikh Americans.
Additional Resources
- SALDEF Resource Topline Messaging
- SALDEF Transnational Repression Policy Act Topline Messaging
- CISA Resources Applicable to Counter Transnational Repression
- FBI Resources
- Asian American Advancing Justice (AAJC)
Media Mentions
- The New York Times: Sikh Americans Take Precautions After Alleged Assassination Plot
- Sikh Siyasat: India’s Attempt to Assassinate Sikh American on US Soil: SALDEF Urges US DoJ to Unseal Indictment
- The Hindu: ‘Glad’ that India has set up inquiry on plot to kill Pannun: White House
- Baaz News: Sikhs React to US Committee Hearing Exploring Transnational Repression From
- JusTV: Can the Transnational Repression Policy Act Protect Sikh Diaspora
- Analyst News: India’s alleged Sikh assassination program stunned the world. But Sikh activists knew the threat was real.
- The Indian Panorama: SALDEF Welcomes FBI’s Release of Punjabi PSA on Transnational Repression
- Religion News: Sikh Americans, citing ‘Transnational Repression,’ vote for an independent homeland