Between October 2014 and April 2018, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) arrested over 17,000 South Asians (12,670 Indians; 1,752 Bangladeshis; 1,744 Nepalis, 659 Pakistanis, 292 Sri Lankans, 2 Bhutanese). These individuals have had largely harmful interactions with U.S. Customs and … Continue reading →
On January 27th, 2020 the Supreme Court temporarily lifted nationwide court orders that kept the Trump Administration’s proposed “public charge” regulation from taking effect. This inherently discriminatory regulation can now go into effect nationwide in all states except Illinois, where … Continue reading →
SAALT is currently in a transformational period of chrysalis. Read our full chrysalis statement. PURPOSE South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) was a national movement strategy and advocacy organization committed to racial justice through structural change, which means we focused … Continue reading →
Meet the 2016–2017 YLI Cohort focusing on “Building Immigrant Justice” in our communities. The 2016–2017 YLI cohort will work to elevate the narratives of immigrants impacted by this disturbing trend and those whose interests have not always been reflected in … Continue reading →
Luna Ranjit leads the NY-based nonprofit, Adhikaar for Human Rights, a direct services and social justice advocacy group serving Nepali-speaking communities. Started in the basement of Luna’s home, Adhikaar has expanded to a community center that provides legal consultations, language classes, rights trainings six days a week, … Continue reading →
Sukhjinder Kaur Dhariwal is a Sikh American public school educator from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Following the mass shooting at the Oak Creek gurudwara on August 5, 2012, Ms. Kaur emerged as a prominent and powerful advocate for the Sikh American community. … Continue reading →
Maryland 1. How old were you when you came to the United States? Tell us a little about when you first realized that you were undocumented and what that meant for you. I was a year and a half old when … Continue reading →
California 1. How old were you when you came to the United States? Tell us a little about when you first realized that you were undocumented and what that meant for you. I am ethnically Indian, and I was born in … Continue reading →
In honor of Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month, SAALT is showcasing six interviews with South Asian “DACAmented” individuals. DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a 2012 policy directive that provides undocumented youth with temporary relief from deportation for … Continue reading →
Download the 2018–2019 YLI application here Cultivate skills. Connect with community. Create change. Due to popular demand, the application deadline has been extended to June 8, 2018 Download the YLI FAQ here. Frequently Asked Questions What is SAALT? South Asian Americans Leading Together … Continue reading →