Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has joined more than 200 of her colleagues in filing a lawsuit against President Trump for violating the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
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Indian-American Congressman says H-1B visa system needs ‘common sense’ reforms
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has said that the US needs to “remain open” to immigrants who contribute to creating jobs and help shape the economy, as he called for “common sense” reforms in the H-1B visa system.
DOJ urged to investigate recent attacks on hate crime
Rep. Pramila Jayapal and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley have introduced H.R. 192 in the House, the US India Political Action Committee (USINPAC) said in a press statement on March 13, 2017. This is in view of recent attacks on South Asians, vandalism at Jewish centres, and a rise in ha
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal urges Trump administration to take action against hate crime
Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has urged the Trump administration to probe the shooting of a Sikh man as a hate crime and to speak out strongly against such incidents.
Pramila Jayapal reacts to the judgment on Trump’s travel ban
Indian-American Congresswoman said this after the judgment by the three-judge bench declined to the reinstate Donald Trump’s controversial executive order to temporarily ban refugees and people from seven Muslim nations.
Trump’s immigration ban: Protests at major landmarks
The US President Donald Trump’s immigration ban which temporarily bars citizens from seven largely Muslim countries, as well as all refugees, from entering the U.S, has led to ambiguity across.
Historic 5 take oath as members of the US Congress
While creating history for a minority ethnic community that comprises just one percent of the US population, five Indian Americans took oath as members of the Congress.
Indiaspora Gala: Cheers to ‘Fab Five’ Indian American Politicians
The annual Indiaspora Gala, which has in the past celebrated the presidential inauguration, has been changed this year to feature an “Indiaspora 2017 Leadership Conference and Gala.”
Hi-5 for Indian-Americans’ big move into US politics
Indian origin Americans have the largest numbers of population in the US elections now, and the community has found its first Senator in Kamala Harris, who won from California.
Pramila Jayapal becomes first Indian-American woman to be elected to House of Representatives
Pramila Jayapal has become the first Indian American to get elected to the House of Representatives. She has made a resounding entry into USA politics.