Sikh Civil Rights

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

BC MLA Mandeep Dhaliwal Moves Motion to Recognize 1984 Sikh Genocide

Sikh Coalition Launches Campaign to Protect Voting Rights and Immigrant Truckers

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

Canadian Cities Officially Recognize ‘Saka Nakodar Day’ on 40th Anniversary of Massacre

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

UK Parliamentary Report Flags India’s Role in Transnational Repression, Sikh Federation UK Decries Government Silence

White House holds second briefing on Sikh Civil rights issues

Sikh Civil Rights

American Sikh Council Condemns DHS ‘Mr. Singh’ Poster, Warns Against Racial Profiling

September 14, 2026

The American Sikh Council has condemned the DHS “Mr. Singh” poster, warning that it could fuel prejudice against Sikh and South Asian communities. The organisation urged fair enforcement, evidence-based policies and responsible government communication.

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.

BC MLA Mandeep Dhaliwal Moves Motion to Recognize 1984 Sikh Genocide

May 21, 2026

A new motion introduced in the British Columbia Legislative Assembly by Surrey North MLA Mandeep Dhaliwal seeks official recognition of the 1984 Sikh Genocide, emphasizing the importance of education and remembrance in confronting targeted violence.

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.

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.

Canadian Cities Officially Recognize ‘Saka Nakodar Day’ on 40th Anniversary of Massacre

February 5, 2026

In a historic move acknowledging a four-decade struggle for justice, multiple Canadian municipalities, including Edmonton and Brampton, officially proclaimed February 4, 2026, as "Saka Nakodar Day." The proclamations mark the 40th anniversary of the Nakodar massacre, a tragedy that remains a pivotal chapter in modern Sikh history.

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.

UK Parliamentary Report Flags India’s Role in Transnational Repression, Sikh Federation UK Decries Government Silence

July 31, 2025

A new report released by the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) of the UK Parliament on July 30, 2025, has warned of a rise in transnational repression (TNR) on British soil, with India named among 12 countries allegedly engaged in such practices.

White House holds second briefing on Sikh Civil rights issues

June 27, 2013

Washington, DC (June 25, 2013): A recent newsletter (dated July 25, 2013) issued by the Sikh Coalition: “Jakaras were heard in the White House this past Friday during a briefing on Sikh civil rights issues in the heart of the federal government. This briefing, the second of its kind, was organized in collaboration with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and the White House Office of Public Engagement at the request of the Sikh Coalition”.