California's Senate Judiciary Committee has voted in favor of legislation to outlaw caste discrimination statewide
in California and beyond. They say it is necessary to protect them from bias in housing, education and in the tech sector — where they hold key roles.
“If this bill is adopted, caste will be the only discrimination law category that is not facially neutral,” she said. “Everyone has a race. Everyone has a color. Everyone has an age. Not everyone has a caste. This bill is facially discriminatory.” However, a 2016 Equality Labs survey of 1,500 South Asians in the U.S. showed 67% of Dalits who responded reported being treated unfairly because of their caste.
Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, said he would vote in favor because he agrees with the intent of the bill, but would like to see the definition of caste clarified as the bill moves along.Next the legislation will move to the Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration.
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