Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Ohio Names Indian-Origin Lawyer as Solicitor General Amid Backlash
Ohio has a new top lawyer, Mathura Sridharan, who is from India.
She will handle appeals in the state's courts.
The Attorney General, Dave Yost, chose her, praising her skills.
However, some people online made mean, racist comments after the announcement.
These comments included attacks on her appearance and background.
Mathura Sridharan, an Indian-origin lawyer, was appointed as Ohio's Solicitor General.
She will serve as the state's top attorney for appeals.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost selected Sridharan.
The appointment followed the departure of her predecessor.
Online users made racist comments after the announcement.
- Who
- Mathura Sridharan, Dave Yost, and online users.
- What
- Mathura Sridharan was appointed Ohio's Solicitor General.
- When
- Following the departure of the previous solicitor general.
- Where
- Ohio
- Why
- Online users made racist comments following the announcement.
Critics' Stance
Supporters' Stance
Racism and Support
Critics' Stance
Making racist comments about Sridharan.
Supporters' Stance
Supporting Sridharan's appointment and qualifications.
- Position
- Ohio's Solicitor General
- Appointed by
- Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General
- Predecessor
- Elliot Gaiser
Sources
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'If her name or complexion bothers you...': Ohio SG Mathura Sridharan trolled, AG claps back to troll
Mathura Sridharan, Indian-origin MIT grad appointed Ohio’s Solicitor General, trolled for wearing bindi
Who is Mathura Sridharan, new Indian-origin Ohio Solicitor General trolled for her ‘bindi’?
Who is Mathura Sridharan? Indian-origin lawyer who became Ohio’s 12th solicitor general and is trolled over ‘bindi’
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