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Category Archives: Legal
This week, the Sikh Coalition and several other well-regarded Sikh American organizations signed letters by Ensaaf to the U.S. Congress, State Department, and U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom expressing concern about the plight of Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. Given … Continue reading
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On January 27, 2013, I attended the Fred Korematsu Day Heroes Celebration at Herbst Theatre in San Francisco. In an inspiring, powerful program, 17 heroes were recognized. Most were represented by their children, who were featured in videos throughout the … Continue reading
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On the morning of August 6, 2012, the day after the Oak Creek shootings, I flew to Milwaukee, Wisconsin along with two of my co-workers. As an attorney, my primary goal during that week was to ensure that the legal, … Continue reading
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Without fail, I am asked five times a week, “So, what type of law do you want to do.” And I have my standard reply – an uncomfortable chuckle followed by an even more uneasy “Oh, I’m not sure yet … Continue reading
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There are numerous ways to define the community of which one is a member. As a non-Sikh coming to work for the Coalition, I can now say that I have expanded the identity of the community I belong to. Practicing law … Continue reading
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The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution is meant to protect us from “unreasonable searches and seizures” – affronts to dignity and privacy we acknowledge to be unacceptable. Based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of invasive … Continue reading
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School bullying is not a recent development; hair pulling, name-calling, and even school-yard violence has existed for years. But what used to be brushed off as just “kids being kids” has turned into an irrefutable and vicious display of ignorance, … Continue reading
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~ By Sally Hartman, Sikh Coalition Legal Fellow As my legal internship with the Sikh Coalition comes to a close, I have begun to reflect on my experience over the course of the past three months. I feel fortunate that my … Continue reading
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Sikh students in Texas can confidently practice their faith in schools without interference by their school districts due to a recent federal court decision upholding religious freedom in public schools. In A.A. v. Needville Independent School District, the U.S. Court … Continue reading
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The Sikh Coalition received the 2010 Public Service Achievement Award from the North American South Asian Bar Association (NASABA) during its annual convention in Boston, from June 25 to June 27. The award is meant to recognize public interest organizations … Continue reading
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