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Council on American-Islamic Relations
Support Sought for Georgia Muslims Barred From Court Over Hijab
January 11th, 2009
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today called on American Muslims and others who value civil and religious rights to send postcards and letters of support to the Muslim women in Georgia who were either jailed or barred from a courtroom in that state because they wished to wear Islamic headscarves, or hijabs, in court. "CAIR took up this case to ensure that the constitutional right to freedom of religion is protected for Americans of all faiths," said CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad. "It is important to show support for and solidarity with these women." Awad said a CAIR representative spoke today at a rally outside the courthouse in...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2009-01-11)
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