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What is the Matthew Shepard Hate Prevention Act (S.909)?
The Matthew Shepard Hate Prevention Act (S.909) is a bill that strengthens current hate crimes legislation by making it easier to investigate and prosecute incidents that occur. The Act removes certain limitations that prevent greater federal involvement in the investigation and prosecution of bias-motivated crimes.

Fighting Islamophobia & Hate on Campus
This is a strategy glossary that provides definitions of terms related to hate and discrimination, such as ableism, backlash, bully, harass, hate crime, hate violence, Islamophobia, oppression, post-9/11 backlash, racial profiling, racism, slur, white supremacy, and xenophobia. It also includes a list of 10 ways to demand justice and fight hate on campus.

From Macacas to Turban Toppers: The Rise in Xenophobic and Racist Rhetoric in American Political Discourse
This is a publication from South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) released in October 2010. The report analyzes instances of xenophobic and racist rhetoric in American political discourse since September 11, 2001.

Hate Crimes: A Quick Information Sheet for South Asians
This is a publication that provides a quick overview of hate crimes and their impact on South Asian communities. It defines what constitutes a hate crime, explains why hate crimes occur, and outlines the laws that exist to protect victims of hate crimes.

Hate Crimes: A Community-Wide Impact
This is a factsheet that provides basic information about hate crimes. It explains what a hate crime is, how it differs from other crimes, and the impact it has on the victim and the community. The factsheet also discusses the difference between a bias/hate incident and a hate crime, why hate crimes occur, and the laws against them.

Health Care Issues Affecting South Asians in the United States
This is a factsheet that answers questions about healthcare issues affecting South Asians in the United States and provides resources for further information. It was published in September 2009.

Fact Sheet on Proposed Changes to Immigration Policy, 2017
This document provides information on proposed changes to immigration policy in the United States. It outlines several proposed acts, including the DREAM Act of 2017, the BRIDGE Act, the American Hope Act of 2017, and the Recognizing America's Children Act. Each act is summarized with its lead sponsors, its main provisions, and its potential impact on the South Asian community.

Immigration Reform Priorities to Improve the Lives of South Asian Americans
This document outlines the priorities for immigration reform supported by SAALT and the members of the National Coalition of South Asian Organizations (NCSO).

Immigration Reform and the South Asian Community: Myths and Realities
This is a publication by SAALT that aims to dispel common myths about the impact of the immigration system on South Asians. The document provides stories collected from press articles and through SAALT's Documentation Project that illustrate the challenges and obstacles faced by South Asian workers, women, youth, and families.

In Our Own Words
This is a publication that presents the narratives of South Asian New Yorkers affected by racial and religious profiling.

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