South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) stands in solidarity with the family and friends of the late Michael Brown, and with communities across the United States who are deeply  saddened by last night's grand jury decision.

As a national civil rights organization working with communities targeted by hate violence, racial and religious profiling, and surveillance, we understand the damaging ramifications of mistrust between the police and the communities they are sworn to protect. We will join with our allies to continue outlining the dangers of discriminatory policing.  We also hope this troubling moment leads to meaningful engagement between law enforcement, policy makers, and communities so everyone in our country can one day feel safe from the fear of police discrimination and abuse in their own neighborhood.