On behalf of Defense Secretary Robert Gates, the Pentagon has informed the Sikh Coalition, that it is reviewing current regulations preventing a US Sikh national from serving the army on the grounds that they wear turban. read more
The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) has agreed not to ask Sikh examinees to remove their turbans for security screenings at test centers. read more
Sen. Barack Obama said he would expand federal hate-crime legislation and end religious profiling while Sen. John McCain remained mum on issues of particular concern to Sikhs. read more