Harman Singh
@singhharman.bsky.social
Executive Director, @sikhcoalition.bsky.social
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Earlier this year, 12+ Sikh community members were arrested in one city. The arrests were allegedly related to criminal activity, but no charges have been filed—and people with pending asylum cases or visas have been "held for ICE" for months.
thesikh.co/ice-immigration
thesikh.co/ice-immigration
August 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Earlier this year, 12+ Sikh community members were arrested in one city. The arrests were allegedly related to criminal activity, but no charges have been filed—and people with pending asylum cases or visas have been "held for ICE" for months.
thesikh.co/ice-immigration
thesikh.co/ice-immigration
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NEW: The Sikh Parent Association, co-founded by Sikh Coalition Education Advisory Committee Member Amrit Kaur, has published a list of Sikh Youth Camps and Retreats across the country. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Final List of Sikh Camps/Retreats - SPA
Sikh Camps/Retreats Overnight: Camp Panth [ Everything 13 ] – States that it is for adults; Host a camp once a year at different times of year and at a different city → https://panth.camp/ and furth...
docs.google.com
July 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
NEW: The Sikh Parent Association, co-founded by Sikh Coalition Education Advisory Committee Member Amrit Kaur, has published a list of Sikh Youth Camps and Retreats across the country. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Fateh! California's SB 509, a bill to combat transnational repression, passed its latest committee vote in the Assembly this week!
Up next is a vote in the Appropriations Committee next month. Tell your Assemblymember to support the bill: thesikh.co/CA-TNR-bill
Up next is a vote in the Appropriations Committee next month. Tell your Assemblymember to support the bill: thesikh.co/CA-TNR-bill
[Take Action] California Transnational Repression Legislation
thesikh.co
July 16, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Fateh! California's SB 509, a bill to combat transnational repression, passed its latest committee vote in the Assembly this week!
Up next is a vote in the Appropriations Committee next month. Tell your Assemblymember to support the bill: thesikh.co/CA-TNR-bill
Up next is a vote in the Appropriations Committee next month. Tell your Assemblymember to support the bill: thesikh.co/CA-TNR-bill
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Fauja Singh has passed away at 114 years of age.
Fauja ji’s incredible spirit and perseverance inspired Sikhs and others around the world, and we considered ourselves fortunate to work with members of the sangat to help share his story in various ways of the year.
Fauja ji’s incredible spirit and perseverance inspired Sikhs and others around the world, and we considered ourselves fortunate to work with members of the sangat to help share his story in various ways of the year.
July 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Fauja Singh has passed away at 114 years of age.
Fauja ji’s incredible spirit and perseverance inspired Sikhs and others around the world, and we considered ourselves fortunate to work with members of the sangat to help share his story in various ways of the year.
Fauja ji’s incredible spirit and perseverance inspired Sikhs and others around the world, and we considered ourselves fortunate to work with members of the sangat to help share his story in various ways of the year.
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Hear a message from our Executive Director Harman Singh, and then check out the Sikh Coalition's first-ever Mid-Year Impact Report.
bit.ly/4kq63tS
bit.ly/4kq63tS
July 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Hear a message from our Executive Director Harman Singh, and then check out the Sikh Coalition's first-ever Mid-Year Impact Report.
bit.ly/4kq63tS
bit.ly/4kq63tS
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READ: A new feature about the West Sacramento Gurdwara's decision to join a lawsuit opposing ICE raids at houses of worship. The Sikh Coalition was glad to facilitate interviewees and background information for this important piece. indiacurrents.com/whats-at-sta...
What’s At Stake In The Battle To Keep ICE Out Of Gurdwaras
Gurdwaras serve as more than a house of worship; they offer an avenue of healthcare and community at a turbulent time.
indiacurrents.com
July 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
READ: A new feature about the West Sacramento Gurdwara's decision to join a lawsuit opposing ICE raids at houses of worship. The Sikh Coalition was glad to facilitate interviewees and background information for this important piece. indiacurrents.com/whats-at-sta...
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Commemorate the upcoming 30th anniversary of the murder of Jaswant Singh Khalra, a dedicated human rights activist, with a local resolution.
Learn more and view our advocacy toolkit --> thesikh.co/jsk-toolkit
Learn more and view our advocacy toolkit --> thesikh.co/jsk-toolkit
[TAKE ACTION] The Upcoming 30th Anniversary of the Murder of Jaswant Singh Khalra
Use our advocacy toolkit to propose local resolutions.
thesikh.co
July 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Commemorate the upcoming 30th anniversary of the murder of Jaswant Singh Khalra, a dedicated human rights activist, with a local resolution.
Learn more and view our advocacy toolkit --> thesikh.co/jsk-toolkit
Learn more and view our advocacy toolkit --> thesikh.co/jsk-toolkit
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WATCH: Sikh Coalition Education Director and Bakersfield, California, Vice-Mayor Manpreet Kaur attended the opening of Jaswant Singh Khalra Elementary School in Fresno, California, last week.
Listen to her interview with Punjabi Radio USA!
Listen to her interview with Punjabi Radio USA!
July 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
WATCH: Sikh Coalition Education Director and Bakersfield, California, Vice-Mayor Manpreet Kaur attended the opening of Jaswant Singh Khalra Elementary School in Fresno, California, last week.
Listen to her interview with Punjabi Radio USA!
Listen to her interview with Punjabi Radio USA!
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The Sikh Coalition is excited to welcome Munmeeth Kaur as our new Legal Director!
Munmeeth brings to the Sikh Coalition nearly 20 years of experience practicing law—including expertise related to core areas of our work. thesikh.co/munmeeth-kaur
Munmeeth brings to the Sikh Coalition nearly 20 years of experience practicing law—including expertise related to core areas of our work. thesikh.co/munmeeth-kaur
July 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The Sikh Coalition is excited to welcome Munmeeth Kaur as our new Legal Director!
Munmeeth brings to the Sikh Coalition nearly 20 years of experience practicing law—including expertise related to core areas of our work. thesikh.co/munmeeth-kaur
Munmeeth brings to the Sikh Coalition nearly 20 years of experience practicing law—including expertise related to core areas of our work. thesikh.co/munmeeth-kaur
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Fateh! On Friday, a court ruled in Roake v. Brumley that Louisiana's law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms is unconstitutional.
The Sikh Coalition was glad to join allies on an amicus brief for this case. Read @ncjw.bsky.social's statement: www.ncjw.org/news/ncjw-ce...
The Sikh Coalition was glad to join allies on an amicus brief for this case. Read @ncjw.bsky.social's statement: www.ncjw.org/news/ncjw-ce...
NCJW Celebrates Fifth Circuit Decision Upholding Separation of Religion and State, Striking Down Louisiana’s “Ten Commandments” Law - National Council of Jewish Women
NCJW Celebrates Fifth Circuit Decision Upholding Separation of Religion and State, Striking Down Louisiana’s “Ten Commandments” Law
www.ncjw.org
June 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Fateh! On Friday, a court ruled in Roake v. Brumley that Louisiana's law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms is unconstitutional.
The Sikh Coalition was glad to join allies on an amicus brief for this case. Read @ncjw.bsky.social's statement: www.ncjw.org/news/ncjw-ce...
The Sikh Coalition was glad to join allies on an amicus brief for this case. Read @ncjw.bsky.social's statement: www.ncjw.org/news/ncjw-ce...
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"The Indian Government’s transnational repression of Americans include diverse strategies to intimidate critics both online and offline."
Ria Chakrabarty of @Hindus4HR testifies before @TLHumanRights.
Watch: bit.ly/4ekDv3x
Ria Chakrabarty of @Hindus4HR testifies before @TLHumanRights.
Watch: bit.ly/4ekDv3x
Transnational Repression: Trends and Policy Approaches
Hearing Notice Please join the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission for a hearing on trends in transnational repression and potential policy approaches to addressing this problem.
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June 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
"The Indian Government’s transnational repression of Americans include diverse strategies to intimidate critics both online and offline."
Ria Chakrabarty of @Hindus4HR testifies before @TLHumanRights.
Watch: bit.ly/4ekDv3x
Ria Chakrabarty of @Hindus4HR testifies before @TLHumanRights.
Watch: bit.ly/4ekDv3x
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The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has recommended India be named a CPC for the last six years in a row. It is time for Secretary Rubio to take this action, which will enable the U.S. to hold perpetrators of TNR and other persecution to account. www.uscirf.gov/sites/defaul...
www.uscirf.gov
June 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has recommended India be named a CPC for the last six years in a row. It is time for Secretary Rubio to take this action, which will enable the U.S. to hold perpetrators of TNR and other persecution to account. www.uscirf.gov/sites/defaul...
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More from @repmcgovern.bsky.social: "There sometimes seems to be double standards when we speak against human rights violations. We want a good relationship with countries like India but I would like to think we can still pursue that and still be a strong voice and an advocate for human rights."
June 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
More from @repmcgovern.bsky.social: "There sometimes seems to be double standards when we speak against human rights violations. We want a good relationship with countries like India but I would like to think we can still pursue that and still be a strong voice and an advocate for human rights."
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Thank you to @repmcgovern.bsky.social for asking if India meets the criteria for designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) at today's @tlhumanrights.bsky.social hearing on transnational repression. Ria Chakrabarty of @hfhr.bsky.social agreed that the designation was necessary.
June 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Thank you to @repmcgovern.bsky.social for asking if India meets the criteria for designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) at today's @tlhumanrights.bsky.social hearing on transnational repression. Ria Chakrabarty of @hfhr.bsky.social agreed that the designation was necessary.
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We are grateful to @hrw.org for elevating the issue of Indian transnational repression to leaders of the G7 ahead of this week's summit.
See a relevant excerpt below, and then read their full letter --> www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
See a relevant excerpt below, and then read their full letter --> www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
June 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We are grateful to @hrw.org for elevating the issue of Indian transnational repression to leaders of the G7 ahead of this week's summit.
See a relevant excerpt below, and then read their full letter --> www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
See a relevant excerpt below, and then read their full letter --> www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
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Our resources are available in English and Punjabi; you can download them as well printable flyers and brochures as well voice notes. Access all of this content for free --> thesikh.co/truckers
June 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Our resources are available in English and Punjabi; you can download them as well printable flyers and brochures as well voice notes. Access all of this content for free --> thesikh.co/truckers
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THREAD: Two years ago today, the assassination of Canadian Sikh Hardeep Singh Nijjar brought the Sikh diaspora’s long-standing concerns about Indian transnational repression to the forefront of global discourse. thesikh.co/TNR
June 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
THREAD: Two years ago today, the assassination of Canadian Sikh Hardeep Singh Nijjar brought the Sikh diaspora’s long-standing concerns about Indian transnational repression to the forefront of global discourse. thesikh.co/TNR
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NEW: The Sikh Coalition has updated our 'Know Your Rights' resources for truckers with information about English language rules, accommodations for articles of faith, immigration, and more. www.sikhcoalition.org/blog/2025/up...
Updated ‘Know Your Rights’ Resource for Truckers
Our information is available in English and Punjabi and in multiple formats.
www.sikhcoalition.org
June 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
NEW: The Sikh Coalition has updated our 'Know Your Rights' resources for truckers with information about English language rules, accommodations for articles of faith, immigration, and more. www.sikhcoalition.org/blog/2025/up...
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In a now deleted post, @repmarymiller.bsky.social (R-IL) said it was "deeply troubling" for a Sikh to lead prayer at the House of Representatives, because the US was founded as a "Christian nation." Congresswoman Miller initially referred to the Sikh man as a "Muslim," but edited her post.
June 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
In a now deleted post, @repmarymiller.bsky.social (R-IL) said it was "deeply troubling" for a Sikh to lead prayer at the House of Representatives, because the US was founded as a "Christian nation." Congresswoman Miller initially referred to the Sikh man as a "Muslim," but edited her post.
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Congresswoman Miller needs to know that this kind of bigotry is unacceptable.
Regardless of whether you are a member of the Sikh or Muslim communities, TAKE ACTION today to demand an apology from @repmarymiller.bsky.social → thesikh.co/miller-apology
Regardless of whether you are a member of the Sikh or Muslim communities, TAKE ACTION today to demand an apology from @repmarymiller.bsky.social → thesikh.co/miller-apology
June 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Congresswoman Miller needs to know that this kind of bigotry is unacceptable.
Regardless of whether you are a member of the Sikh or Muslim communities, TAKE ACTION today to demand an apology from @repmarymiller.bsky.social → thesikh.co/miller-apology
Regardless of whether you are a member of the Sikh or Muslim communities, TAKE ACTION today to demand an apology from @repmarymiller.bsky.social → thesikh.co/miller-apology
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This Saturday, June 14, join us for a joint community event at Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto Park for a fun day of festivities!
We’ll have KYR training, singing, Punjabi food, and kid’s activities for our younger sangat.
Let’s kickoff the summer together!🌞 bit.ly/3ZXjR7H
We’ll have KYR training, singing, Punjabi food, and kid’s activities for our younger sangat.
Let’s kickoff the summer together!🌞 bit.ly/3ZXjR7H
June 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This Saturday, June 14, join us for a joint community event at Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto Park for a fun day of festivities!
We’ll have KYR training, singing, Punjabi food, and kid’s activities for our younger sangat.
Let’s kickoff the summer together!🌞 bit.ly/3ZXjR7H
We’ll have KYR training, singing, Punjabi food, and kid’s activities for our younger sangat.
Let’s kickoff the summer together!🌞 bit.ly/3ZXjR7H
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Today, the Sikh Coalition joins sangat around the world in commemorating the events of 1984. Learn more via our latest blog: www.sikhcoalition.org/blog/2025/re...
Remembering 1984
Commemorating an inflection point in modern Sikh history.
www.sikhcoalition.org
June 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Today, the Sikh Coalition joins sangat around the world in commemorating the events of 1984. Learn more via our latest blog: www.sikhcoalition.org/blog/2025/re...
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Fateh! California SB 509 has passed out of the California Senate.
We are grateful to the bill's sponsors and supporters, and we look forward to working alongside our partners on the next step of the legislative process.
Read our press release here --> thesikh.co/sb509-passage
We are grateful to the bill's sponsors and supporters, and we look forward to working alongside our partners on the next step of the legislative process.
Read our press release here --> thesikh.co/sb509-passage
June 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Fateh! California SB 509 has passed out of the California Senate.
We are grateful to the bill's sponsors and supporters, and we look forward to working alongside our partners on the next step of the legislative process.
Read our press release here --> thesikh.co/sb509-passage
We are grateful to the bill's sponsors and supporters, and we look forward to working alongside our partners on the next step of the legislative process.
Read our press release here --> thesikh.co/sb509-passage
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THREAD: Yesterday, the Fremont Gurdwara in California sent a letter to the DOJ asking them to investigate if the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) is functioning as a foreign agent of the Indian government without registering under Foreign Agents Registration Act. x.com/BaazNewsOrg/...
Baaz on X: "BREAKING | Fremont Gurdwara Sahib sent a letter to the DOJ asking them to investigate whether @HinduAmerican is functioning as a foreign agent of the Indian govt without registering under FARA. "New documents have surfaced showing a growing pattern of [HAF] advocacy aligned https://t.co/flEVIhSQF9" / X
BREAKING | Fremont Gurdwara Sahib sent a letter to the DOJ asking them to investigate whether @HinduAmerican is functioning as a foreign agent of the Indian govt without registering under FARA. "New documents have surfaced showing a growing pattern of [HAF] advocacy aligned https://t.co/flEVIhSQF9
x.com
June 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM
THREAD: Yesterday, the Fremont Gurdwara in California sent a letter to the DOJ asking them to investigate if the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) is functioning as a foreign agent of the Indian government without registering under Foreign Agents Registration Act. x.com/BaazNewsOrg/...
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Fateh! SB 509, a bill to combat transnational repression in California, has made it past another hurdle with today's unanimous vote in the Senate Appropriations Committee. We look forward to a full floor vote in the Senate soon. Learn more about the bill --> www.sikhcoalition.org/blog/2025/ta...
[TAKE ACTION] Tell the California Senate: Lead the Nation with Transnational Repression Bill
Sangat members in California: Support this new measure championed by multiple Sikh organizations!
www.sikhcoalition.org
May 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Fateh! SB 509, a bill to combat transnational repression in California, has made it past another hurdle with today's unanimous vote in the Senate Appropriations Committee. We look forward to a full floor vote in the Senate soon. Learn more about the bill --> www.sikhcoalition.org/blog/2025/ta...