California religious group supports bill to ban caste discrimination.
The Ravidassia community, a religious group in California, is backing a bill that aims to outlaw caste discrimination in the state. If passed, California will become the first state to add caste to its nondiscrimination laws. The Ravidassia community, which has roots in Punjab, India, has five temples in California and believes that the legislation would bring attention to a problem that affects their lives. However, the bill has faced opposition from groups who say it will lead to discrimination against Hindu Americans and those of Indian descent.