California Legislature Passes Bill to Protect South Asians from Caste Discrimination

California's legislature passed a bill to add caste as a protected category in anti-discrimination laws, sponsored by state Senator Aisha Wahab. The bill passed 31-5 and now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom's decision. Supporters say it addresses discrimination faced by South Asians, while opponents, including the Hindu American Foundation (HAF), argue it is divisive and unnecessary. Seattle became the first US city to ban caste discrimination earlier in February.

California's legislature passed a bill to add caste as a protected category in anti-discrimination laws, sponsored by state Senator Aisha Wahab. The bill passed 31-5 and now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom's decision. Supporters say it addresses discrimination faced by South Asians, while opponents, including the Hindu American Foundation (HAF), argue it is divisive and unnecessary. Seattle became the first US city to ban caste discrimination earlier in February.

California's legislature passed a bill to add caste as a protected category in anti-discrimination laws, sponsored by state Senator Aisha Wahab. The bill passed 31-5 and now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom's decision. Supporters say it addresses discrimination faced by South Asians, while opponents, including the Hindu American Foundation (HAF), argue it is divisive and unnecessary. Seattle became the first US city to ban caste discrimination earlier in February.

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