California governor Newsom vetoes bill that would have banned caste discrimination

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California governor vetoes bill that would have banned caste discrimination
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“Because discrimination based on caste is already prohibited under these existing categories, this bill is unnecessary,” he said in the statement.

Just to highlight the reason for the veto.

So he didn't want to add another bullet point to the states penal code?

*slow clap*

The penal code? No one goes to prison for discrimination. It's a civil matter.