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    California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Caste Bill

    California Governor Gavin Newsom Oct. 7 vetoed a bill that would add caste as a protected category to the state’s civil rights code.

    Caste Discrimination Banned by Fresno City Council

    The Fresno city council unanimously voted to outlaw caste-based discrimination by amending the city’s municipal code.

    Activists Launch Hunger Strike Urging Passage of Caste Equity Bill in CA

    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.

    Untouchable in America

    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.

    Seattle City Council Passes First Law in US Banning Caste Discrimination

    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.

    Seattle City Council Poised to Pass Nation’s First Ban on Caste Discrimination

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

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