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Sim Attariwala appointed to DC Human Rights Commission
He has also served as the Director of the Department of Justice's Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood, in coordination with the White House
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Jeffin T. Kaleekal - Wed, 10, Dec 2025
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Sim J. Singh Attariwala / Sim J. Singh Attariwala via LinkedIn
Sim J. Singh Attariwala, the Director of the Anti-Hate Program at Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), has been appointed as a Commissioner on the District of Columbia Human Rights Commission.
Attariwala was appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser and confirmed by the DC Council. He is one of the first Sikh Americans to hold this role in Washington, DC.
Talking about the significance of his office, he said, "The Commission safeguards one of the strongest civil rights laws in the country. Its work is a reminder that dignity, fairness, and equal protection must remain at the center of public life."
He added, "I look forward to contributing my experience in civil rights, anti hate work, and community engagement to help strengthen these protections for all who call the District home."
Before joining AAJC, Attariwala served as the Director of the Department of Justice's Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, coordinating with the White House and federal agencies to expand justice access, fight hate crimes, and address religious discrimination.
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He holds an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center, a J.D. (Juris Doctor) from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, and a B.S. in Information Systems Management from Florida International University.
Community organization Sikh Coalition celebrated his appointment and said, "We congratulate Sim J. Singh Attariwala on his appointment and confirmation as a Commissioner on the District of Columbia Human Rights Commission."
They added, "Sim’s appointment reflects the growing visibility and leadership of Sikh Americans in public service."
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