Seattle Becomes First U.S. City to Ban Caste Discrimination

Source: CNN - Top StoriesSeattle is explicitly banning discrimination on the basis of caste, making it the first U.S. city to take such a step. The Seattle City Council approved an ordinance on Tuesday that amends the city's municipal code to include caste as a protected class, alongside categories such as race, religion, and gender identity. The law bans caste discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations, and allows residents to lodge complaints of...