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Texas Board of Education Retains Sikhism in Social Studies Standards, but Removes Cultural Observances

Sikh Coalition Provides Updates on Hostile Trucking Policies Targeting Immigrant CDL Holders

Sikh Coalition Provides Key Updates on Transnational Repression Training for California Law Enforcement

Sikh Coalition Urges Action to Support Asylum Seekers Against Harmful USCIS Rule

Sikh Coalition Launches Nationwide Push for Sikh Awareness Resolutions Ahead of SAAM and Vaisakhi

Sikh Coalition Launches Campaign to Protect Voting Rights and Immigrant Truckers

Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Order to Halt Mass CA-DMV CDL Cancellations

Iowa Becomes 21st U.S. State to Include Sikhi in School Curriculum

Sikh Coalition Calls for Accountability Following Nikhil Gupta’s Guilty Plea in Assassination Plot

Major Textbook Publisher Corrects Sikh History Following Student Advocacy and Sikh Coalition Intervention

Bipartisan Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Bill Introduced in US Congress

Sikh Coalition, Allies Sue California to Protect Immigrant Truck Drivers

Sikh Coalition Condemns U.S. Defense Secretary’s Remarks on Grooming Standards

Sikh Groups in USA Hail Progress of California Bill to Counter Transnational Repression

US Sikh Organizations Applaud Introduction of Transnational Repression Bill in California Senate

Sikh Coalition Consults in Introduction of Transnational Repression Reporting Act in US

Transnational Repression: Bill Supported by Sikh and Human Rights Groups Introduced in US Congress

Fight for Inclusive Education In New York and Beyond Continues: The Sikh Coalition

US Justice Department Joins the Sikh Coalition’s Fight Against Workplace Discrimination in California

Sikh Coalition Statement on Charges in Foiled Assassination Attempt

Interfaith Human Rights and Activist Groups Write To US and UN for Safety of Afghan Sikhs

52 Gurdwaras Ask CA for Meaningful Inclusion of the Sikh Community in Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum

Sikh Coalition Works with Pennsylvania Legislature to Introduce Hate Crime Bill Package

North Dakota Becomes 11th State of USA to Teach About Sikhi

After New Zealand Attacks The Sikh Coalition Urges Sikhs To Remain Vigilant

USA Shutdown: Sikh Coalition Calls Upon Sikh Sangat to Take Action And Support Govt. Employees

Police Complaint, Legal Notice Against Amazon as SGPC seeks Apology for Offensive Anti-Sikh Merchandise

After Sikh Outrage, Amazon Removes Offensive Anti-Sikh Merchandise

Sikhism Among World Religions Added to Arizona School Standards

28 Day of Seva Projects Across America to #RememberOakCreek: Sikh Coalition

Offensive NJ 101.5 Radio Host Comments Against NJ Attorney General Gurbir Grewal Offers Opportunity to Educate, says Sikh Coalition

Defendant Sentenced in 2014 New York City Hate Crime Against Sikh Man

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US Homeland Security Faces Backlash Over ‘Mr. Singh’ Poster Targeting Immigrant Truckers

September 11, 2026

Civil rights groups have condemned a DHS social media poster targeting immigrant truckers. The Sikh Coalition warns that the campaign encourages racial profiling and is urging congressional action.

Sikh Coalition Announces “National Sikh Voter Registration Day” and New GOTV Resources for 2026

September 4, 2026

The Sikh Coalition has designated September 20 as National Sikh Voter Registration Day 2026, encouraging Sikh Americans nationwide to check their registration, volunteer, and participate in the November midterm elections.

Sikh Coalition Secures Release of Wrongfully Detained Immigrants Amid Increased ICE Enforcement

September 3, 2026

The Sikh Coalition Habeas Project has secured the release of several wrongfully detained Sikh immigrants as ICE enforcement increases nationwide.

Civil Rights and Interfaith Groups Intensify Opposition to RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s U.S. Visit

August 29, 2026

Sikh Groups Oppose Mohan Bhagwat US Visit as Sikh, interfaith and civil rights organizations raise concerns over the RSS, minority rights, religious freedom and alleged transnational repression targeting Sikh activists.

Anti-Sikh Hate Crimes Surge by 25% in 2025 Despite National Decrease, FBI Data Shows

August 19, 2026

Anti-Sikh hate crimes rose by 24.6% in 2025, reaching 177 incidents despite a nationwide decline in overall hate crimes, according to FBI data.

Remembering Oak Creek, 14 Years Later

August 6, 2026

Fourteen years after the Oak Creek Sikh Temple shooting, the Sikh Coalition and the Oak Creek sangat honor the seven victims, remember the survivors, and reaffirm their commitment to combating anti-Sikh hate, protecting civil rights, and practicing faith without fear.

Texas Board of Education Retains Sikhism in Social Studies Standards, but Removes Cultural Observances

June 30, 2026

While Sikhism will remain in the Texas public school curriculum following months of grassroots advocacy, civil rights groups are expressing disappointment over the removal of key cultural observances like Vaisakhi and a growing curriculum focus on Christianity.

Sikh Coalition Provides Updates on Hostile Trucking Policies Targeting Immigrant CDL Holders

May 7, 2026

The Sikh Coalition has released a critical update on the legal battles surrounding immigrant truck drivers' rights, including a major federal court update and the fight against "Dalilah’s Law."

Sikh Coalition Provides Key Updates on Transnational Repression Training for California Law Enforcement

April 24, 2026

Following a promise by Governor Gavin Newsom, the Sikh Coalition has released new details regarding the upcoming CalOES transnational repression training for California law enforcement, which will prioritize jurisdictions with large Sikh populations.

Sikh Coalition Urges Action to Support Asylum Seekers Against Harmful USCIS Rule

April 23, 2026

The Sikh Coalition is calling on the community to oppose a newly proposed DHS and USCIS rule that would drastically delay work authorizations and protections for hardworking asylum seekers.

Sikh Coalition Launches Nationwide Push for Sikh Awareness Resolutions Ahead of SAAM and Vaisakhi

March 31, 2026

As April approaches, the Sikh Coalition is calling on local sangats to advocate for Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month (SAAM) resolutions across the nation, providing a comprehensive toolkit for civic and educational engagement.

Sikh Coalition Launches Campaign to Protect Voting Rights and Immigrant Truckers

March 14, 2026

A recent statement from the Sikh Coalition calls on the community to mobilize against two contentious bills—the SAVE America Act and the Dalilah Law—citing severe threats to minority voting rights and the livelihoods of immigrant commercial truck drivers.

Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Order to Halt Mass CA-DMV CDL Cancellations

March 6, 2026

Legal representatives for a class of commercial drivers have filed an emergency order to prevent the California Department of Motor Vehicles from canceling nearly 20,000 commercial driver's licenses, an action that threatens to devastate the livelihoods of immigrant and working-class families.

Iowa Becomes 21st U.S. State to Include Sikhi in School Curriculum

February 24, 2026

owa has officially become the 21st U.S. state to include Sikh history in its K-12 education system, marking a major milestone for inclusive classrooms thanks to the Sikh Coalition.

Sikh Coalition Calls for Accountability Following Nikhil Gupta’s Guilty Plea in Assassination Plot

February 17, 2026

Following Nikhil Gupta's guilty plea for his role in a murder-for-hire conspiracy against a U.S.-based Sikh, the Sikh Coalition calls for continued action against the Indian government officials alleged to have directed the plot.

Major Textbook Publisher Corrects Sikh History Following Student Advocacy and Sikh Coalition Intervention

February 5, 2026

n a significant victory for educational accuracy and religious representation, the Sikh Coalition announced today that it has successfully collaborated with textbook publisher Perfection Learning to revise the representation of Sikhi in a widely used Advanced Placement (AP) history textbook.

Bipartisan Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Bill Introduced in US Congress

January 22, 2026

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced new federal legislation aimed at addressing discrimination, hate crimes, and violence faced by Sikh Americans, marking a significant step toward formal recognition of anti-Sikh bias at the US national level.

Sikh Coalition, Allies Sue California to Protect Immigrant Truck Drivers

December 25, 2025

Late yesterday, the Sikh Coalition, along with co-counsel at Asian Law Caucus and Weil, Gotshal and Manges LLP, filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA-DMV).

Sikh Coalition Condemns U.S. Defense Secretary’s Remarks on Grooming Standards

October 4, 2025

The Sikh Coalition has expressed “anger and deep concern” over remarks made by the U.S. Secretary of Defense earlier this week in Quantico, Virginia, regarding grooming and uniform standards in the military.

Sikh Groups in USA Hail Progress of California Bill to Counter Transnational Repression

September 2, 2025

Various Sikh groups in the United States, including the Sikh Coalition, have urged the California Assembly to pass Senate Bill 509 (SB 509), which seeks to counter transnational repression and provide stronger protections for diaspora communities.

US Sikh Organizations Applaud Introduction of Transnational Repression Bill in California Senate

February 20, 2025

A number of US based Sikh organizations applaud the introduction of SB 509, a California state bill to combat transnational repressionincluding transnational repression by the government of India that continues to threaten U.S.-based Sikhs.

Sikh Coalition Consults in Introduction of Transnational Repression Reporting Act in US

September 21, 2024

In a written release issued on 19 September 2024, the Sikh Coalition said that after consulting with Congressman Adam Schiff’s (D-CA) office over the past several weeks, it has endorsed the Transnational Repression Reporting Act.

Transnational Repression: Bill Supported by Sikh and Human Rights Groups Introduced in US Congress

September 21, 2024

On September 19, 2024 United States Representative for California's 30th congressional district Adam Schiff introduced the bipartisan Transnational Repression Reporting Act of 2024 which would require the Attorney General, in coordination with other relevant federal agencies, to submit a report of cases of transnational repression against U.S. citizens or people in the United States.

Fight for Inclusive Education In New York and Beyond Continues: The Sikh Coalition

May 14, 2024

In a show of solidarity and advocacy, the Sikh Coalition, alongside various organizations and activists, convened at the New York State Capitol in Albany for the second-ever Advocacy Day.

US Justice Department Joins the Sikh Coalition’s Fight Against Workplace Discrimination in California

March 27, 2024

On March 25, 2024, US Justice Department (DOJ) challenged the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) on its denial of religious accommodations for correctional officers of various faiths, including Sikhs and Muslims, who wear facial hair as an expression of their faith.

Sikh Coalition Statement on Charges in Foiled Assassination Attempt

November 30, 2023

The Sikh Coalition released the following statement in response to the chilling details contained within a now-unsealed indictment focused on an alleged plot by an Indian national reportedly conspiring with an Indian government employee to assassinate a Sikh in the United States.

Remembering 1984

November 1, 2023

Thirty-nine years ago, from October 31 to November 3, 1984, thousands of Sikhs were hunted and murdered by government-orchestrated mobs throughout India in a campaign of genocidal violence following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Interfaith Human Rights and Activist Groups Write To US and UN for Safety of Afghan Sikhs

April 10, 2020

A number of interfaith human rights and activists groups have written to United States Embassy (Kabul) Chargé d’Affaires Ross Wilson and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representative in Afghanistan about persecution of Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan.

52 Gurdwaras Ask CA for Meaningful Inclusion of the Sikh Community in Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum

April 3, 2020

The Sikh Coalition and the Jakara Movement submitted a letter on behalf of 52 Gurdwaras (Sikh houses of worship) to the California Department of Education, the Instructional Quality Commission, and the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Advisory Committee in favor of Sikhism’s meaningful inclusion in California’s Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum.

Sikh Coalition Works with Pennsylvania Legislature to Introduce Hate Crime Bill Package

November 11, 2019

The Sikh Coalition has said that it worked with the Pennsylvania General Assembly over the past four months to guide several bills focused on reducing hate crimes in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

North Dakota Becomes 11th State of USA to Teach About Sikhi

October 14, 2019

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) recently released new social studies standards, which for the first time ever include Sikhism.

In Memory of Deputy Dhaliwal

October 3, 2019

Our heartbroken thoughts and prayers remain with the family and community of slain Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal. In an effort to honor the legacy of a man who broke down barriers for Sikhs choosing to serve, the Sikh Coalition joined 98 current and former Sikh military and law enforcement officials today in releasing letters urging reforms to police and military religious accommodation practices.

After New Zealand Attacks The Sikh Coalition Urges Sikhs To Remain Vigilant

March 16, 2019

In the largest act of mass violence in New Zealand’s history, two mosques were horrifically attacked during Friday prayer services. In a statement issued yesterday, the Sikh Coalition has expressed solidarity with the Muslim community and offers its condolences in their time of mourning.

USA Shutdown: Sikh Coalition Calls Upon Sikh Sangat to Take Action And Support Govt. Employees

January 24, 2019

As the U.S. government shutdown continues into its fifth week, hundreds of thousands of government employees remain unpaid, with many struggling to pay bills and provide basic essentials for their families.

Police Complaint, Legal Notice Against Amazon as SGPC seeks Apology for Offensive Anti-Sikh Merchandise

December 20, 2018

SGPC has lodged a police complaint and sent a legal notice to online retail giant Amazon for listing offensive Anti-Sikh merchandise on its website.

After Sikh Outrage, Amazon Removes Offensive Anti-Sikh Merchandise

December 19, 2018

Internet retail giant Amazon was featuring certain merchandise that were high offensive to the feelings of the Sikhs. Sikh groups and NGOs, including United Sikhs and the Sikh Coalition launched strong protest with Amazon.

Sikhism Among World Religions Added to Arizona School Standards

October 27, 2018

This week, Arizona became the eighth state to approve history and social science standards that will include Sikhism and other world religions.

28 Day of Seva Projects Across America to #RememberOakCreek: Sikh Coalition

August 7, 2018

Inspired by the Oak Creek community’s resilience and Chardikala (Sikh concept of eternal optimism), the Sikh Coalition partnered with Sikh leaders from coast to coast last weekend for the sixth annual National Day of Seva (selfless community service).

Offensive NJ 101.5 Radio Host Comments Against NJ Attorney General Gurbir Grewal Offers Opportunity to Educate, says Sikh Coalition

July 31, 2018

In response to these ignorant comments about Gurbir Grewal and the Sikh community urged for a public apology from the hosts and station. A US-based civil rights group the Sikh Coalition reportedly provided media resources on Sikhi for the entire radio station and offered cultural and religious sensitivity training for all staff members.

Defendant Sentenced in 2014 New York City Hate Crime Against Sikh Man

June 1, 2018

On Monday May 21st, Joseph Caleca pleaded guilty to leaving the scene after causing injury in the 2014 hate crime involving Sandeep Singh. On May 29 Joseph Caleca, who has been in prison for the past 17 months, was sentenced to one year already served and was released from prison based on custodial credits while awaiting trial.

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