Know Your Rights

The Sikh Coalition provides legal assistance to Sikhs who have been discriminated against or subject to bias based upon their religious beliefs or Sikh identity. The scope of the Sikh Coalition’s expertise is limited to civil rights issues in the United States. Please note that we accept a limited number of matters based on our ability to provide a high level of quality service. We do not accept every potential legal or advocacy matter because we do not have the resources to take on the hundreds of legal requests we receive each year.

Although the Sikh Coalition cannot provide assistance in every matter, below are links to resources about civil rights problems that Sikhs may encounter.

The Know Your Rights information on this website is NOT legal advice; it is for general information purposes only, and is subject to change. We assume no responsibility for any use to which it is put. Do not rely on this information without consulting a licensed attorney knowledgeable about your specific legal issue.

Resources in Punjabi

• Various legal information on civil rights in Punjabi

Sikhs in the U.S. Army - Know Your Rights

General Legal Resources

• General information, passports, how to obtain important documents, etc.

Employment Law

• Minimum wage, overtime, medical benefits, and other basic employee rights

Employment Discrimination

• Religion, race, gender, and other forms of discrimination in the workplace

Hate Crimes

• Targeting a victim because of their race, religion, gender, etc.

School Bullying

• Discrimination, bullying, and harassment against students

Profiling by Law Enforcement

• Discrimination by a government official because of a person's religion, race, etc.

Public Accommodations

• Right to use facilities (lodging, food, entertainment, etc.) without discrimination

Language Access

• Language assistance when English is not your primary language

Other Types of Discrimination

• Religous land use, prisons, housing, etc.

Immigration

• Application forms, benefits, and other resources for immigrants

Domestic Violence

• Safety planning, hotlines, employment rights of abuse survivors, etc.

If you are a Sikh and believe that you have been discriminated against or subject to bias based upon your religious beliefs or Sikh identity, and would like to request legal assistance from the Sikh Coalition, please click here.