Michigan court gives judges say in witnesses' dress after Muslim woman refuses to remove veil

by David Eggert
Los Angeles Times
June 17, 2009

http://www.islamist-watch.org/1815/michigan-court-gives-judges-say-in-witnesses

Excerpt:

The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday voted to give judges authority over how witnesses dress in court after a Muslim woman refused to remove her veil while testifying in a small claims case.

A statewide court rule letting judges regulate the appearance of witnesses — such as asking them to remove face coverings — was approved by a 5-2 vote. The dissenters said there should be an exception for people whose clothing is dictated by their religion.

Justices heard last month from a Muslim woman who sued because her small claims case was dismissed when she refused to remove her veil.

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