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discrimination2 years ago

California Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Caste Discrimination

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have added caste to the list of protected categories under the state's anti-discrimination laws. Newsom deemed the bill "unnecessary" as California already prohibits discrimination based on various characteristics, including race, religion, and gender identity. Caste discrimination primarily associated with India and Hinduism, but it exists in other countries and faiths as well. The bill had sparked intense debate within California's south Asian community, with proponents arguing for expanded protections and opponents claiming the law unfairly targets Hindus. Despite the veto, the movement against caste discrimination continues to grow, with other cities and universities implementing protections.

via The Guardian US|
#activism#anti-discrimination-laws#california
politics2 years ago

California Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Caste Discrimination

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that aimed to explicitly ban caste discrimination, citing existing laws that already prohibit ancestry discrimination. The bill, known as Senate Bill 403, would have made California the first U.S. state to explicitly ban caste discrimination. Activists who had been advocating for the legislation see the veto as a setback, while opponents argue that existing anti-discrimination laws already cover caste discrimination. The issue of caste discrimination is particularly important to Americans of Indian descent and Hindus, as it affects many in the tech industry. The caste system is one of the world's oldest forms of social stratification, with the Dalit community facing significant discrimination and abuse.

via Reuters|
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social-justice2 years ago

California's Historic Anti-Caste Discrimination Bill Passes Legislature

California has moved closer to becoming the first U.S. state to ban caste discrimination after a bill targeting the caste system in South Asian immigrant communities passed the state Assembly. The legislation, introduced by state Senator Aisha Wahab, adds caste to the list of categories protected under California's anti-discrimination laws. The bill is expected to pass the state Senate before heading to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk. Activists argue that caste discrimination should be outlawed, comparing it to other forms of discrimination like racism. The issue is particularly important to Americans of Indian descent and Hindus. The caste system, one of the world's oldest forms of social stratification, continues to perpetuate bias and abuse, despite being outlawed in India over 70 years ago.

via NBC News|
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law-and-society2 years ago

Supreme Court Supports Business Owner's Right to Decline Same-Sex Wedding Websites

The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that a web designer in Colorado has a First Amendment right to refuse services for same-sex marriages, despite a state law prohibiting discrimination against gay people. The court held that the First Amendment prohibits Colorado from forcing the designer to create expressive designs that convey messages with which she disagrees. The decision, framed as a clash between free speech and gay rights, is seen as a victory for religious people and groups, particularly conservative Christians. It also raises concerns about the legal standing of LGBTQ rights and limits the enforcement of anti-discrimination laws.

via The New York Times|
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politics2 years ago

Baltimore City Council proposes restrictions on pronoun use and facial recognition technology.

The Baltimore City Council is considering new legislation that would prohibit "the willful use of incorrect names or pronouns" in an effort to enforce pronoun use across the city. The legislation would use anti-discrimination laws to include "gender identity" and would apply to employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, and places of public accommodation, including health facilities. The proposed rules would allow people to use the bathroom of their choice based on their gender identity and prohibit health institutions from denying an individual "the right to wear or be dressed in clothing, accessories, or cosmetics that are allowed for any other individual." Religious institutions are exempted from the bill.

via Fox News|
#anti-discrimination-laws#baltimore-city-council#gender-identity