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How does Project 2025 affect us South Asians?

Trump’s comments about “remigration” on the campaign trail eerily echo talk

of ethnic cleansing by European rightwing activists

our South Asian students, particu-
larly those from low-income families,
might face less access to quality educa-
tion and fewer supportive resources.
Civil Rights Rollbacks: Perhaps
the most alarming part? The rollback
of civil rights protections. Project 2025
could weaken laws that protect against
racial and religious discrimination.
This would disproportionately affect
us South Asians, especially Muslims
and Sikhs, who are already targets of
bias and surveillance. And it would
foster an atmosphere of hate where
VIDYA PRADHAN all of us of non-white ancestry would
become targets of an increasingly
roject 2025, backed by conser- Trump’s agenda could have a huge impact on us South Asian Americans, especially around powerful White Supremacist faction
vative think tanks like the Her- key issues like immigration, jobs, education, and civil rights in the country. Trump’s comments
Pitage Foundation, is gearing up about “remigration” on the campaign
to shape the next Republican admin- trail eerily echo talk of ethnic cleans-
istration—especially if Donald Trump gal immigration paths, like H-1B vi- labor protections could be bad news. ing by European rightwing activists.
makes a comeback. sas and family reunification. For us By reducing workplace regulations In short, Project 2025 isn’t just
Trump’s Agenda 47 heavily bor- South Asians or for our family trying and limiting support for H-1B visa politics—it’s personal. So, take the
rows from this plan and the archi- to come to the U.S., this could mean holders, many could find themselves time to learn more, spread the word,
tects of Project 25 have close ties with longer waits or even a total shutout. in tougher, more exploitative work en- and get ready to vote for Democrats
Trump and his campaign. Trump’s past policies already made it vironments. Not great for anyone try- on November 5. Your voice matters.
This plan could have a huge impact harder, and this project doubles down ing to build a career or make a living. Vidya Pradhan is a writer and
on us South Asian Americans, espe- on those efforts. Education at Risk: Public schools translator. She is passionate about
cially around key issues like immigra- Job Market Shakeups: For our and diversity programs could take a equity and justice and believes the
tion, jobs, education, and civil rights. many South Asians working in tech, major hit too. Project 2025 wants to de- highest moral imperative is to be
Immigration Woes: Project 2025 healthcare, or even running small fund schools and eliminate initiatives kind. She is a fan of Bay FC and is
plans to tighten restrictions on le- businesses, Project 2025’s plans to cut that promote inclusion. This means eagerly waiting for the Valkyries.

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