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Legal Defense
SALDEF’s Office of Legal Affairs is comprised of volunteer attorneys across the United States, many of whom contribute their pro bono time to SALDEF. We also collaborate with and retain law firms to pursue litigation.
Our Office of Legal Affairs provides legal referral and assistance for the following issues:
- Workplace discrimination
- Denial of public accommodation
- Protection of the Sikh articles of faith
Advocacy
Legislative Advocacy: SALDEF works on legislative issues affecting the Sikh American community on the local and federal level. The issues include support for legislation addressing hate crimes, bullying and harassment in schools, racial profiling, workplace discrimination, civil rights, and immigration.
SALDEF supports legislation, including:
Government Affairs: SALDEF staff and representatives regularly meet with government officials at the local, state, and federal level. These efforts allow for consistent dialogue on issues affecting the community at the local and federal level.
Sikh American Community Outreach: SALDEF conducts outreach to local communities through “Know Your Rights” presentations, community forums, voter registration, and other avenues of civil engagement. We encourage members of the Sikh American community to become active participants in civil society.
As a nonprofit organization, we are non-partisan and do not support individual candidates through endorsement or finances.
