SALDEF - Sikh American Legal Defense & Education Fund


	Action Alert: Tell the Oregon Legislature to End the Sikh Teacher Ban The Oregon state legislature is likely to take action in the next month to repeal ORS 342.650, an Oregon law that effectively forbids turbaned Sikhs from working as public school teachers. Take action and tell the Oregon State Legislature to repeal this bigoted law. Tell Your Senator to Protect Sikh Turbans Click here to ask your Senators to amend the PASS ID Act of 2009 so that it explicitly protects our right to wear religious headcoverings in driver's license and other identification photographs.

2010 Pocket Calendars Featuring Sikh Americans Now Available

Religous Freedom v. Ku Klux Klan

Now is the time to place your order for the new and improved Sikh Awareness Pocket Calendars. The calendars are a popular and easy-to-use tool to increase awareness about Sikhs and Sikhi in your local community.

Click here to order yours now!

Four More California Police Chiefs Welcome Sikh Americans

San Pablo Police Chief In June 2009, four California law enforcement agencies reaffirmed their commitment to non-discriminatory hiring practices and allowing observant Sikhs to work in their agencies. They recognized that Sikh Americans make up an important part of the nation and welcomed them to join their agencies and serve their communities and country.

	3 states still ban religious clothing for teachers
	Post-9/11 discrimination plagues Detroit area Sikhs
	Oregon House lifts ban on religious clothing in the classroom

	SALDEF Applauds Oregon House Landslide Vote to Repeal Ban on Religious Dress
	Public Justice Files Employment Discrimination Suit on Behalf of Sikh American Man
	SALDEF Rejects Michigan Ban on Religious Headcoverings
	Museum Exhibit Slanders Sikhs
	Youth Assailants Learn About Sikh Americans in California

	House overwhelmingly says 'End ban on teachers wearing religious dress'
	ancaster Mayor Says Sorry for Christian Community Comment

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