Caste discrimination may soon be banned in California. Not everyone is happy.
Senate Bill 403, which has divided the South Asian community, awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature.
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Senate Bill 403, which has divided the South Asian community, awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature.
There wasn’t an empty seat in sight during a hearing Wednesday afternoon as a crowd hoped to testify on a California bill that’s been wrapped up in debate
A state bill to bolster California’s civil rights protections by banning caste discrimination cleared a major obstacle Wednesday, passing through the Assembly Judiciary Committee by a 9-0 vote after some
The bill passed through a key committee by a 9-0 vote, after facing criticism from some who say the bill itself is discriminatory.
The first-in-the-nation measure to add caste to state anti-discrimination laws, which passed the state Senate, survives the Assembly judiciary committee. The bill’s author refused to water down the measure further.