California Court Strikes Down State's Diwali Holiday Law
A California court has struck down the state's law establishing Diwali as a holiday, marking a setback for Hindu Americans. The decision overturns Governor Gavin Newsom's previous order.
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Setback for Hindu Americans: California court strikes down state’s Diwali holiday law
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Read full article →No Diwali Holiday In California As Court Strikes Down Governor Gavin's Order
The law did not make Diwali a mandatory paid holiday for everyone. It allowed eligible state employees to use paid leave and gave public schools and community colleges the option to close in observance of the festival.
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