The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), an independent federal government commission, reportedly said that it has it had recommended each year since 2020 that the US State Department label India a country of particular concern over "recent efforts by the Indian government to silence activists, journalists, and lawyers abroad pose a serious threat to religious freedom." , World News, Times Now
In a statement, the USCIRF said it was alarmed by India’s "increased transnational targeting of religious minorities and those advocating on their behalf."
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has been critical of the Indian government and has recommended sanctions on it every year since in 2020. It makes these recommendations to the US State Department, which has ignored them so far. US Panel on Religious Freedom Calls for Sanctions on India for Alleged Involvement in Killing of Khalistani Activist in Canada.
USCIRF expresses deep concern over the escalating persecution of Ahmadiyya and Afghan refugee communities in Pakistan and urges action to protect religious minorities and prevent forced returns to Afghanistan