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Understanding the Effects of Policy Changes on the South Asian LGBTQ+ Community
Developed by Desi Rainbow and the South Asian Coalition July 2025 Over the last six months, the Trump Administration has implemented various policies that target the LGBTQ+ community, and in particular, the transgender community, from criminalizing gender identity to withdrawing critical funding for lifesaving care to blocking basic protections. State legislation and SCOTUS decisions have…
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The First 100 Days and the Impact on South Asian Groups and Communities
As the turbulent 100 days of the Trump Administration come to a close, we look back at 5 ways in which South Asian communities and groups were affected by executive actions in the first 100 days of the Trump Administration – and how our communities responded and resisted with care, courage and solidarity. 1. …
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Community Explainer: Immigrant Students and Targeting on College Campuses
Originally published March 20, 2025 | Updated May 9, 2025 Recently, news has emerged that many non-citizen students – including South Asians – are facing harsh immigration consequences and infringement of First Amendment rights in the current political climate. Below, the South Asian Coalition offers a Community Explainer with background information, messaging tips, Know Your…
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Statement about Executive Orders from South Asian Groups (January 2025)
As members of the South Asian American Policy Working Group – an emergent network of local and national organizations across the United States that serve, advocate, and organize with South Asian communities in the United States – we are profoundly alarmed by the executive orders being issued by the Trump Administration. Since the inauguration, community…
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Immigration Resources for South Asians (January 2025)
Below is information from the South Asian American Policy Working Group (the “Working Group”) about immigration resources.