Civil Rights &
Safety
Advocating for protection against hate crimes and discrimination.
EMPOWERING
AMERICANS.
SHAPING NATIONAL POLICY.
Bridging the American community with policymakers to champion civil rights, religious freedom, and justice for all.
Our Key Focus Areas
Civil Rights &
Civic
Engagement
Empowering our community to vote and engage in the democratic process.
Policy &
Advocacy
Advancing equitable laws and representation at the national level.
Community
Organizing
Mobilizing grassroots participation and raising local awareness.
2026 GENERAL ELECTION
SCOPE’s November 2026 Endorsements
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ABOUT SCOPE
Building Sikh political voice,
representation & influence.
Sikh Community Organized for Political Engagement
Our Vision
SCOPE envisions a strong, informed, unified, and politically engaged Sikh-American community with meaningful representation and influence at every level of government, guided by the Sikh values of Seva (selfless service), Sarbat da Bhala (welfare of all), and justice.
Our Mission
SCOPE’s mission is to empower the Sikh community through civic engagement, leadership development, voter participation, political representation, advocacy for justice and equal rights, and strong relationships with public officials and government institutions.
Our Core Values
Guiding our civic voice and public engagement.
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Justice
Fair treatment and equal protection for every community.
02
Dignity
Respect for human rights, faith, identity, and conscience.
03
Democratic participation
A strong civic voice through education, advocacy, and voting.
04
Accountability
Transparent, lawful, and responsible public engagement.
05
Solidarity
Standing with communities facing hate, repression, or injustice.
Grounded in Seva (selfless service), Sarbat da Bhala (welfare of all), and justice. Explore Sikh Values
ISSUES & POLICY
SCOPE Advocacy Priorities
Justice, equal rights, and a stronger civic voice.
Despite significant contributions to American society, the Sikh community continues to face challenges that require stronger public awareness, government engagement, legislative action, and sustained political advocacy.
01Transnational Repression & Community Safety
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Addressing foreign threats, surveillance, intimidation, and interference targeting Sikh activists, community leaders, and institutions on U.S. soil, while strengthening coordination with law enforcement and government agencies.
02Hate Crimes, Discrimination & Profiling
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Combating anti-Sikh hate, violent attacks, bullying, racial and religious profiling, workplace discrimination, and other civil-rights violations.
03Sikh Identity & Religious Freedom
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Protecting the right to wear the Dastaar, maintain Kesh, carry articles of faith such as the Kirpan, and obtain reasonable religious accommodations in workplaces, schools, the military, and public-service professions.
04Political Representation & Civic Voice
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Increasing Sikh participation and representation on boards, commissions, school boards, city councils, and in state and federal government so Sikh perspectives are represented in public-policy decisions.
05Education, School Bullying & Accurate Sikh Representation
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Addressing bias-based bullying of Sikh students and promoting accurate teaching of Sikh history, identity, values, and contributions in schools, government institutions, and the broader public sphere.
06Immigration, Language Access & Community Services
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Expanding Punjabi-language access in civic services, healthcare, and government programs, while advocating for fair and accessible immigration processes.
07Small Business, Families, Seniors & Youth
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Ensuring Sikh business owners, professionals, families, seniors, and young people have a meaningful voice in policies affecting economic opportunity, community services, and quality of life.
OUR IMPACT
From community concerns
to constructive action.
Our approach to creating change starts with listening
and continues through sustained engagement.
Community perspectives
Bring lived experiences and local concerns into a shared national conversation.
Clear policy priorities
Translate community concerns into focused questions and accessible information.
Meaningful dialogue
Connect those priorities with decision-makers and the wider public interest.
RESOURCES
Informed voices.
Stronger participation.
TAKE ACTION
Your voice belongs
in the conversation.
For community members
Build your civic voice through voter participation, leadership development, volunteering, and community advocacy.
For policymakers & partners
Build strong relationships with the Sikh community and engage with the priorities that shape our public-policy advocacy.