Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund

Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund SALDEF is the nation’s oldest Sikh American civil rights and advocacy organization. Founded in 1996. Founded 1996. www.saldef.org
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SALDEF is a national Sikh American policy, leadership development, and education organization.

06/18/2026

The stories America 🇺🇸 doesn’t see about don’t disappear. They get replaced: with stereotypes, with silence, with fear. SikhLEAD Media exists to change that.

Meet Juptej Singh, aspiring actor and inaugural SikhLEAD Media intern. This summer ☀️, Juptej is part of our first-ever cohort: a pilot program connecting emerging Sikh American storytellers with mentorship, and real access to leaders across and media.

🎥 He’s actively interning at HollyShorts and DTLA Film Festival in Los Angeles, gaining hands-on experience in the industry while exploring how can expand representation and strengthen Sikh voices in the public sphere 👳🏾‍♂️

Drop a ⭐️ in the comments to welcome Juptej to and stay tuned for more intern spotlights coming soon 👀

75+ Sikh American interns and fellows are spending their summer in the rooms where it happens across LA, D.C., and natio...
06/09/2026

75+ Sikh American interns and fellows are spending their summer in the rooms where it happens across LA, D.C., and nationwide guided by mentors, doing real work, powered by Sikh values.

is off to a strong start and none of it happens without supporters like you 💛

75+ Sikh American interns and fellows are spending their summer in the rooms where it happens across LA, D.C., and natio...
06/09/2026

75+ Sikh American interns and fellows are spending their summer in the rooms where it happens across LA, D.C., and nationwide, guided by mentors, doing real work, powered by Sikh values. is off to a strong start and none of it happens without supporters like you 💛

🗳️ California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota → tomorrow is Primary Election Day! Make your voi...
06/01/2026

🗳️ California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota → tomorrow is Primary Election Day! Make your voice heard and in your state primaries, then share a photo of you at the polls and tag SALDEF to be featured.

🇺🇸Register to vote, check your voter registration status, or learn about important election deadlines, at www.saldef.org/sikhvote2026 today.

💭 to previous SikhLEAD networking sessions hosted by SALDEF, that fostered great professional relationships between em...
05/29/2026

💭 to previous SikhLEAD networking sessions hosted by SALDEF, that fostered great professional relationships between emerging leaders and experienced mentors.

🌟 Serve as a Mentor and help guide Sikh interns as they expand their relationship with Sikhi, gain leadership development skills, and explore their future careers. Your experience and expertise can make all the difference.

Ready to give back to the next generation? Click the link in our bio to apply today. 🔗

🛡️ When California’s Governor vetoed , SALDEF didn’t stop fighting.Since then, our advocacy has included working dire...
05/27/2026

🛡️ When California’s Governor vetoed , SALDEF didn’t stop fighting.

Since then, our advocacy has included working directly with the State’s Office of Emergency Services to help shape training on that centers Sikh American experiences.

This is what real work looks like. Staying in the room, pushing for change, and making sure our community is understood and protected. To support this critical work, visit the link in our bio and become a today.

05/22/2026

🙏✨Watch this deeply moving moment at the Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony, as Harnoor Sachar, former SALDEF alum, deliver as the Opening Prayer.

Harnoor highlighted a beautiful message of Chardi Kalaa (eternal optimism), resilience, and community. 🎓

🗳️ to the moment a routine SikhVOTE tabling session turned into a life-changing realization.💭 He had been an American ...
05/21/2026

🗳️ to the moment a routine SikhVOTE tabling session turned into a life-changing realization.

💭 He had been an American citizen for over a decade, but he had never voted, because no one had ever made him feel like his vote mattered.

Then, SALDEF set up a SikhVOTE table at his gurdwara in . That afternoon, he stopped by and learned that generations of our community fought for decades just to grant him the right he was quietly setting aside every election day.

He registered to vote before leaving the gurdwara that day, and voted for the first time last year. He told us he only wished he had started sooner. Support SALDEF’s initiative by becoming a today, link in bio.

SALDEF is heartbroken by the fatal attack on a mosque in San Diego, CA today. No one should ever fear for their safety w...
05/19/2026

SALDEF is heartbroken by the fatal attack on a mosque in San Diego, CA today.

No one should ever fear for their safety while gathering in prayer or practicing their faith. We stand in solidarity with the Muslim community and condemn all acts of hate and violence. Together, we must continue to uphold religious freedom, safety, and dignity for all.

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1025 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 600
Washington D.C., DC
20036

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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