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California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Caste Bill

Sunita Sohrabji -
California Governor Gavin Newsom Oct. 7 vetoed a bill that would add caste as a protected category to the state’s civil rights code.
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Caste Discrimination Banned by Fresno City Council

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The Fresno city council unanimously voted to outlaw caste-based discrimination by amending the city’s municipal code.
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Activists Launch Hunger Strike Urging Passage of Caste Equity Bill in CA

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SB 403 would add caste as a protected class to the California Civil Rights Act. Gov. Newsom has until Oct. 14 to sign the legislation.
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Untouchable in America

Sunita Sohrabji -
Prem Pariyar and his family have suffered from caste discrimination throughout their lives in Nepal. He did not expect to find it in the US.
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Seattle City Council Passes First Law in US Banning Caste Discrimination

Sunita Sohrabji -
The vote came after 90 minutes of public comment from speakers on both sides of the issue. Opponents say they will explore legal avenues to reverse the law.
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Seattle City Council Poised to Pass Nation’s First Ban on Caste Discrimination

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The resolution has Indian Americans divided over whether it would in fact end discrimination, and whether such discrimination even exists.

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