The Council on American-Islamic Relations announced a settlement with the Mecklenburg County Detention Center Central and the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office regarding the removal of a Muslim woman’s hijab for a booking photo.
According to a release, the settlement includes policy changes to protect the religious rights of individuals in custody, ensuring that Muslim women can wear their hijabs during booking photos and throughout their time in detention unless there are compelling safety reasons.
“This case is about protecting the fundamental right of Muslim women to practice their faith with dignity,” CAIR Staff Attorney Nadia Bayado said…