"Hate crime charges in this case aren't only about justice for Mr. Singh," said Nikki Singh, Sikh Coalition Policy and Advocacy Manager. "They are about the message that DA Weir and the rest of Lakewood's law enforcement want to send to everyone regarding racism, xenophobia, and bigotry. For that reason, we are grateful to all of the groups that have chosen to raise their voices and stand in solidarity with us at this critical moment."
In addition to leading this advocacy campaign and continuing to provide free legal consultation to Mr. Singh and his family, the Sikh Coalition has worked to secure media coverage to further pressure the Jefferson County DA’s Office. To date,
Denver 7 ABC and
FOX 31 have both done on-air features about the case, and the
Lakewood Sentinel--which broke the story of this hate crime two months ago--has published updates. In addition, the case has also received coverage in Indian and Punjabi press: Sikh Coalition staff discussed the need for hate crime charges on Chardikla Time TV, PTC Punjabi, and JUS Punjabi;
Indica News and the
Press Trust of India have provided additional reporting.
The Sikh Coalition will continue to provide updates in this case. In the meantime, if you or someone you know has been subjected to bias, bigotry, or backlash, we urge you to
contact our legal team for free legal aid.
As always, the Sikh Coalition urges you to practice your faith fearlessly.