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Yesterday's events "represent a blatant & illegal attempt to deter democracy & promote white supremacy. We all have a duty to respond, not only with condemnation, but with sustained action against the instigators & their supporters."
Read our statement:
http://saalt.org/saalt-statement-on-january-6th-events/
Read our statement:
http://saalt.org/saalt-statement-on-january-6th-events/
Though Congress has certified the results of the presidential election, they must do more. They must call for the removal & #Impeachment of President Trump. Republican leadership must ensure there is a peaceful transition of power on & past Inauguration Day.
All members of Congress who incited, encouraged, or participated in this attack must be expelled for breaking their Oaths of Office. Those responsible for yesterday’s attacks must be held equally accountable under the law.
We must also be careful about how to characterize yesterday’s events. Our work on national security & immigration issues since 9/11 has made it clear that labeling acts of extremist violence as terrorism is dangerous & paves the way for the targeting of Black & Brown communities.
We can and must stand vigilant against yesterday’s attacks without resorting to such characterizations by demanding that what happened yesterday is recognized as what it is: white supremacist violence.
As South Asians, we also have work to do within our communities. There are reports of Indian Americans being present at & encouraging yesterday’s attempted coup. We have work to do within our own communities to raise awareness about the links between #Hindutva & white supremacy.
Simply put: We cannot condemn one fascist & excuse another. We must hold these truths & stand united against nationalism, fascism, & imperialism on all their fronts.
