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.

U.S. House Resolution Seeks to Recognize 1984 Sikh Genocide, Referred to Foreign Affairs Committee

November 1, 2025

House Resolution 841 (H.Res. 841) introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman David G. Valadao (R–CA). The resolution seeks to formally recognize and commemorate the 1984 Sikh Genocide, marking a significant step in international acknowledgment of one of India’s darkest chapters.

India’s Attempt to Assassinate Sikh American on US Soil: SALDEF Urges US DoJ to Unseal Indictment

November 24, 2023

There have been reportsof U.S. authorities disclosing an alleged attempted attack by the Indian Government on a Sikh American on American soil.

Sikh Group Joins the 70th International Association of Human Right Agencies in Orlando

August 27, 2019

Seventieth International Association of Human Right Agencies event held Tuesday, August 20th at Orlando city of Florida state in United States of America (USA).

US Air Force Grants Religious Accommodation to Sikh Airman

June 11, 2019

In United States of America (USA) Airman 1st Class (A1C) Harpreetinder Singh Bajwa an Airman with the U.S. Air Force has received a religious accommodation allowing him to wear a Dastar/Turban, keep beard, and unshorn hair, in compliance with his Sikh religious beliefs. Harpreetinder Singh Bajwa, crew chief at the McChord Air Force Base near Lakewood, Washington, is the first active Airman to be authorized to adhere to Sikh religious grooming and dress principles while serving his country.

Sikhs in Colorado (USA) allowed to wear Turbans in IDs

March 5, 2016

SALDEF says that the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles will no longer require Sikhs, Muslims or others to remove religious head coverings to get their driver’s license.

Illinois to Dastar/ Sikh Turban on Driver’s License Photos

August 15, 2015

After complaints from Sikh groups, the state of Illinois is reportedly telling DMV workers that anyone wearing a religious head covering doesn't have to take it off for a driver's license or photo ID.

More Sikh Scholars withdraw from UCR Conference; Set agenda for discussion with Pashaura Singh

May 7, 2015

Following the withdrawal from Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (SGGSWU) vice-chancellor, more Sikh scholars have withdrawn their names from the University of California, Riverside’s upcoming conference on “Living and Making Sikhi in the Diaspora: The Millennial Generation Comes of Age”.

FIBA delays ruling on Turban ban on Sikh basketball players

August 29, 2014

Seville (August 29, 2014): The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced on August 28 that it would not reverse Article 4.4.2, which bans players from wearing dastaars (turbans) on the court.

Sikh basketball players asked to remove turbans under disguise of ‘dangerous objects’ FIBA rule

July 18, 2014

Wuhan, China (July 18, 2014): Last Saturday night in Wuhan, China, moments before the beginning of the Asia Cup’s India vs. Japan game, referees told two Sikh player paying for Indian team – Amrit Pal Singh and Amjyot Singh that they were violating Article 4.4.2 of FIBA’s official rules, which states that “Players shall not wear equipment (objects) that may cause injury to other players.”

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