{"id":2064833,"date":"2023-10-12T12:58:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T16:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-vetoes-california-anti-caste-discrimination-bill\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T13:03:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T17:03:29","slug":"newsom-vetoes-california-anti-caste-discrimination-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-vetoes-california-anti-caste-discrimination-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom rejects California anti-caste discrimination bill."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsom-vetoes-california-anti-caste-discrimination-bill%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2064833&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California Governor Vetoes Bill to Include Caste as Protected Anti-Discrimination Category<\/h2>\n<p>California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on October 7 that aimed to add caste as a protected category in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/retired-nfl-player-calls-for-separate-transgender-category-of-sports-after-biden-executive-order\/\" title=\"Retired NFL Player Calls For Separate Transgender Category Of Sports After Biden Executive Order\">anti-discrimination laws<\/a>. The\u200d bill, \u2062Senate Bill 403, had been\u2064 approved by the state Legislature and presented to the governor for \u2062approval. However, Newsom stated in his veto message that discrimination based on \u2063caste is already prohibited under existing law.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/californias-anti-caste-discrimination-bill-moving-toward-becoming-law-5487416?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>California\u2019s Anti-Caste Discrimination Bill Moving \u2063Toward Becoming Law<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/6\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/new-california-law-prohibits-employers-from-asking-about-previous-cannabis-use-5507890?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>New California Law Prohibits Employers From Asking About Previous Cannabis Use<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/10\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In response to the veto, \u2062Senator Aisha Wahab, the bill&#8217;s author, expressed a different \u2063view. She stated that the legislation\u2063 was necessary to address incidents of caste discrimination that \u200bpersist in various communities across California. Wahab emphasized the need for more explicit laws to protect these communities, especially in a time when\u200b civil rights are being eroded.<\/p>\n<p>The caste system, an ancient social hierarchy originating in India, categorized Hindus into different groups. Those excluded from the primary groups were referred\u200b to as Dalits or &#8220;untouchables.&#8221; While India officially banned caste-based discrimination in\u2064 1948, recent studies indicate that \u200cbiases related to caste still exist in both\u2063 India and the United States.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Sen. \u200dAisha Wahab,\u200d D-Hayward, speaking at the California Senate Chamber in Sacramento, Calif., on \u2063Sept. 5, 2023. (Courtesy of Senate Rules Photography)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Supporters of the bill expressed disappointment\u2064 with the governor&#8217;s\u200d decision, highlighting\u200c the progress made in raising awareness about caste discrimination. However, opponents of the bill \u2063commended the \u2062veto, arguing that it would harm the very population it aimed to protect.<\/p>\n<p>The issue of caste\u200b discrimination \u200bamong Indians in the United \u2063States gained prominence\u200c in 2020 when a lawsuit was filed against Cisco Systems,\u200b alleging pay disparities and limited opportunities \u2062based \u200con caste status. While the lawsuit was ultimately dismissed, it sparked discussions on caste discrimination in both the United\u200c States and India.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, \u200cSeattle became the first U.S. city to prohibit caste discrimination through a city council decision.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is\u2062 the \u200dpurpose of the Nia Law and how does it impact employers?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nia Law Prohibits Employers From Asking About \u200bPrevious \u200bCannabis Use<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/17\/2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The bill, introduced \u200dby Senator Ash Kalra, aimed to\u2062 add caste, which refers\u2062 to the hereditary social status system in \u200cSouth Asia, as a protected \u200dcategory alongside race, sex, religion, and other characteristics in \u2062California&#8217;s\u2064 anti-discrimination laws. It aimed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/leaked-draft-opinion-suggests-supreme-court-voted-to-overturn-roe-v-wade\/\" title=\"Leaked draft opinion suggests Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade\">provide legal protection<\/a> against discrimination and harassment \u200dbased \u200con \u200can individual&#8217;s caste background.<\/p>\n<p>However, Governor \u2064Newsom rejected the bill, stating that existing law already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rutgers-law-drops-policy-requiring-student-groups-to-promote-critical-race-theory\/\" title=\"Rutgers Law Drops Policy Requiring Student Groups To Promote Critical Race Theory\">prohibits discrimination based<\/a> on caste. In his veto message, Newsom acknowledged the importance of addressing discrimination and stated \u2064that caste-based discrimination should\u200d be \u2063challenged \u2062and\u2063 eradicated. However, he argued that California&#8217;s anti-discrimination laws, which include protections against \u200ddiscrimination based \u200don \u2064ancestry and national origin, already offer sufficient \u200cprotection\u2063 against caste-based \u200cdiscrimination.<\/p>\n<p>Newsom&#8217;s decision to veto the\u2064 bill has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-visits-wounded-warriors-at-walter-reed-hospital\/\" title=\"Biden Visits Wounded Warriors At Walter Reed Hospital\">sparked mixed reactions<\/a>. Supporters of the bill argue that explicitly including \u2063caste as a protected category would strengthen\u200c legal protections and send a strong message against discrimination. They \u200cbelieve\u2062 that caste-based \u2062discrimination is \u200ba distinct form of discrimination that requires specific \u2062attention and protection. They argue that despite\u200c existing laws, caste discrimination continues to persist in various contexts.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents of the bill, on the other \u200bhand, applaud Newsom&#8217;s decision, stating \u200bthat \u200bcurrent laws are sufficient to protect\u200b individuals from \u2064discrimination based on their ancestry \u200bor \u200dnational origin. They \u200dargue that explicitly including caste\u2062 as a protected category could create confusion and difficulty \u200din\u2063 enforcement. They \u200cbelieve that California&#8217;s anti-discrimination laws \u2062should focus on broader protection against various forms of discrimination, rather than singling out a specific social status system.<\/p>\n<p>While Newsom&#8217;s veto may come as a disappointment to some, it highlights the ongoing discussions and\u200d debates around \u200bcaste and discrimination in California and\u200d beyond. It\u2063 also \u200demphasizes the importance of continued efforts to address and eradicate all forms of\u2063 discrimination in\u2063 society.<\/p>\n<p>Overall,\u200b the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-vetoes-california-anti-caste-discrimination-bill\/\" title=\"Newsom rejects California anti-caste discrimination bill.\">vetoed bill brings attention<\/a> to the need for comprehensive and inclusive anti-discrimination laws that\u2063 protect individuals from all forms of\u2062 discrimination, while also acknowledging the unique \u200bchallenges posed by specific social\u2064 status systems\u200b such as caste. \u200dMoving forward, it will be crucial for\u200d lawmakers, activists, and community leaders to engage in productive discussions and work\u2062 towards a more equitable \u200band \u200binclusive society for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on Oct. 7 that aimed to add caste as a protected anti-discrimination category. The bill, Senate Bill 403, had been approved by the state Legislature and presented to the governor on Sept. 11. However, Newsom announced his veto in a statement released on Saturday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2250,"featured_media":2064834,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2064833","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2064833","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2250"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2064833"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2064833\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2064834"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2064833"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2064833"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2064833"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}