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IAAC condemns ‘Indian takeover’ rhetoric in Frisco
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Staff Reporter - Sat, 31, Jan 2026
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Indian American Advocacy Council / IAAC
The Indian American Advocacy Council (IAAC) on Jan. 31 condemned what it described as xenophobic and racially charged rhetoric targeting Indian American residents ahead of the Feb. 3 meeting of the Frisco City Council in Frisco, Texas.
The reaction comes in response to a social media post and a video by conservative political commentator Kaylee Campbell, who urged people to attend the Feb. 3 council meeting at Frisco City Hall and raise concerns about what she termed an “Indian and Muslim takeover.”
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In a statement on social media, IAAC said, “Labeling legal residents and taxpayers as an ‘Indian takeover’ is not ‘community concern.’ It is open racism and targeted intimidation.”
IAAC STATEMENT | FRISCO, TX
— Indian American Advocacy Council (@IAACouncil) January 31, 2026
The Indian American Advocacy Council (IAAC) strongly condemns the xenophobic and racially charged rhetoric being promoted ahead of the February 3rd Frisco City Council meeting.
Labeling legal residents and taxpayers as an “Indian takeover” is not… https://t.co/nF6BQnus2M
The group added, “Indian Americans are law-abiding residents. They are homeowners, entrepreneurs, doctors, engineers, teachers, and taxpayers. They contribute directly to Frisco’s growth, safety, and prosperity.”
IAAC said it is documenting “statements, individuals, and organizing activity tied to this xenophobic campaign” and is prepared to pursue “formal complaints, public exposure, and coordination with relevant civil rights partners to ensure public spaces are not used to incite harassment or discrimination.”
The statement concluded: “Frisco is a city of opportunity. Not a platform for extremist rhetoric. We will be watching. And we will act.”
In the video, Campbell referenced activist Marc Palasciano, whose previous remarks at council meetings questioning elected officials about campaign donors with Indian surnames have circulated widely online.
In those remarks, Palasciano alleged that the Indian American population in Frisco had grown sharply over the past two decades and linked campaign donations from people with Indian last names and out-of-area addresses to broader local influence, claims that have drawn criticism from advocates and residents as racially charged and unfounded.
Local officials, including Burt Thakur, the city’s first Indian American council member, have previously said that issues such as federal immigration programs, including the H-1B visa system, are beyond the scope of local government and cautioned against unfounded accusations against residents.
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