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Claim Text: Pawan Dhingra, a professor at Amherst College who studies immigration, noted the parallels with a century ago, when Indian workers came to the West Coast to work on farms and in lumber mills.
Simplified Text: Pawan Dhingra noted parallels with a century ago when Indian workers came to the West Coast
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "time": "a century ago", "topic": "immigration", "person": "Pawan Dhingra", "location": "West Coast", "occupation": "professor at Amherst College" }
Subject Tags: History Immigration
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Created: February 20, 2026 at 2:06 AM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 20, 2026 at 2:06 AM (6 months ago)

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How the Visa Debate for Foreign Workers Fuels Racism Against South Asians

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/16/us/politics/h1b-visa-debate-racism-south-asians.html

The debate over H-1B visas for foreign workers has sparked racist rhetoric targeting South Asians, echoing the great replacement theory. The article highlights rising hate speech, particularly online, and examines the impact in Frisco, Texas, and beyond.

H-1B Visa Immigration Racism South Asians Discrimination Politics Texas Great Replacement Theory

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