US, UN Express Concern About India's Religion-Based Citizenship Law

The U.S. government and the United Nations on Tuesday expressed concerns about a contentious religion-based citizenship law, opens new tab in India, with the UN calling the legislation "fundamentally discriminatory in nature."

Rights advocates have criticized the 2019 Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)- which the Indian government moved to implement, opens new tab on Monday. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International say it discriminates against Muslims.
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