A growing number of Indian Americans in the US are facing abuse and slurs, sparking concerns over rising anti-South Asian hate speech. The debate around the H-1B visa program has turned more hostile, with some critics targeting Indian professionals on social media and in public forums.
The H-1B visa allows American companies to hire skilled foreign workers, many of whom are Indian nationals in tech fields. Critics have long existed, but recent discussions have taken a sharper tone. A tense meeting in Frisco saw speakers making inflammatory remarks about Indian immigrants, prompting community leaders to condemn the rhetoric as unfair and divisive.
The US’s immigration policies under former President Donald Trump have also contributed to the increased tension. Advocacy groups warn that turning policy debates into cultural or racial issues can fuel discrimination. They stress that discussions should focus on economics and law, not ethnicity or identity.
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