Portland Women Settle Hijab Removal Case
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Two women in Portland, Oregon, settled a lawsuit against the Multnomah County Sheriff and deputies over being forced to remove their hijabs during booking. The case stemmed from their arrest at a pro-Palestinian protest, where they blocked a U.S. Army marching band. The women claimed their rights were violated when they were photographed without their religious head coverings. Following the settlement, the sheriffs office updated its policies to allow women to remove their hijabs in a private area and provided replacement head coverings for booking photos. The changes aim to treat everyone with dignity and respect while improving public safety practices.
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