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Community Update: Suspension of Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries (including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Pakistan)
This is not legal advice. Please consult an attorney for your needs. What: The State Department issued a new policy on January 14, 2026, that will suspend processing of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Pakistan. Many of these countries are already on either a full or partial travel ban
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South Asian Coalition marks one-year anniversary
This October marks the one-year anniversary of the South Asian Coalition, a national network of local and national South Asian organizations that address policy issues affecting South Asian communities with a commitment to collective liberation, human dignity, and collaboration.
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Community Explainer: How Political Discourse Targets South Asian, Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh Candidates
(Developed: September 2025; Updated: December 2025) Twenty-four years after the September 11th attacks and the War on Terror, South Asian, Arab, Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh communities continue to face backlash and scapegoating. This Community Explainer from the South Asian Coalition highlights one critical area of impact: political discourse and civic engagement. For decades, rhetoric steeped
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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