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Indian-American Seema Nanda Becomes CEO Of Democratic Party
Indian-American Seema Nanda, who took over as the CEO of the opposition Democratic National Committee, has vowed to fight for the "soul of the country" and ensure the victory of Democrats in every corner of the US in the crucial upcoming mid-term elections.
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US To Probe If Harvard Discriminates Against Asian-Americans
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division will investigate the allegations.
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From Site Visits To Email Helpline, US Announces Measures To Detect H-1B Fraud
The Department of Justice said applicants or employees who believe they were subjected to discrimination based on their citizenship, immigration status, or national origin in hiring, firing or recruitment or referral, should contact Civil Right Division's Immigrant and Employee Rights Section.
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Indian American Official Vanita Gupta Leads Drive Against Police Brutality
An Indian American official spearheading the Obama administration's campaign against police brutality and mistreatment of minorities has issued a scathing indictment of the city of Baltimore, accusing its police force of violating the Constitution and federal anti-discrimination laws.
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No Federal Charges in the Trayvon Martin Shooting Case: US
A Florida man who was acquitted of murder in the racially charged shooting death of an unarmed black teenager will not face federal hate crime charges, US justice officials said on Tuesday.
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Indian-American Woman Appointed to Key US Justice Department Post
Indian-American Vanita Gupta, a top lawyer from American Civil Liberties Union, has been appointed to head the civil rights division of the US Justice Department, becoming the first South Asian to hold this post.
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Man faces 10 years in jail for hate crime against Sikh cab driver in US
A US national has pleaded guilty to the charges of hate crime against a 50-year-old Sikh taxi driver in Washington, US Justice Department said.
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US slams Georgia school over harassment of Sikh student
Raising concerns over the harassment of a Sikh student in Georgia for bearing turban and being called a 'terrorist', the US Justice Department has rapped the school administration for not taking enough steps to prevent such 'verbal and physical' abuse.
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Barack Obama nominates Tom Perez as US secretary of labour
President Barack Obama on Monday nominated Tom Perez, head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, as labour secretary, a Cabinet member who will play a key role in the administration's efforts to raise the minimum wage and reform immigration laws.
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Barack Obama to nominate Tom Perez as next US Secretary of Labor
President Barack Obama on Monday will nominate Tom Perez, head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, as his next labor secretary, a White House official said.
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Indian-American Seema Nanda Becomes CEO Of Democratic Party
Indian-American Seema Nanda, who took over as the CEO of the opposition Democratic National Committee, has vowed to fight for the "soul of the country" and ensure the victory of Democrats in every corner of the US in the crucial upcoming mid-term elections.
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US To Probe If Harvard Discriminates Against Asian-Americans
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division will investigate the allegations.
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From Site Visits To Email Helpline, US Announces Measures To Detect H-1B Fraud
The Department of Justice said applicants or employees who believe they were subjected to discrimination based on their citizenship, immigration status, or national origin in hiring, firing or recruitment or referral, should contact Civil Right Division's Immigrant and Employee Rights Section.
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Indian American Official Vanita Gupta Leads Drive Against Police Brutality
An Indian American official spearheading the Obama administration's campaign against police brutality and mistreatment of minorities has issued a scathing indictment of the city of Baltimore, accusing its police force of violating the Constitution and federal anti-discrimination laws.
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No Federal Charges in the Trayvon Martin Shooting Case: US
A Florida man who was acquitted of murder in the racially charged shooting death of an unarmed black teenager will not face federal hate crime charges, US justice officials said on Tuesday.
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Indian-American Woman Appointed to Key US Justice Department Post
Indian-American Vanita Gupta, a top lawyer from American Civil Liberties Union, has been appointed to head the civil rights division of the US Justice Department, becoming the first South Asian to hold this post.
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Man faces 10 years in jail for hate crime against Sikh cab driver in US
A US national has pleaded guilty to the charges of hate crime against a 50-year-old Sikh taxi driver in Washington, US Justice Department said.
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US slams Georgia school over harassment of Sikh student
Raising concerns over the harassment of a Sikh student in Georgia for bearing turban and being called a 'terrorist', the US Justice Department has rapped the school administration for not taking enough steps to prevent such 'verbal and physical' abuse.
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Barack Obama nominates Tom Perez as US secretary of labour
President Barack Obama on Monday nominated Tom Perez, head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, as labour secretary, a Cabinet member who will play a key role in the administration's efforts to raise the minimum wage and reform immigration laws.
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Barack Obama to nominate Tom Perez as next US Secretary of Labor
President Barack Obama on Monday will nominate Tom Perez, head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, as his next labor secretary, a White House official said.
