Police remove hijab from muslim woman while in police custody

[McTroll]

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/l...810-story.html

So what takes precedence? The law, or respect of religion?

[GreenJesus]

“After a thorough assessment of our policy, which included reviewing the procedures used by other law enforcement agencies in the region, it was determined an amendment to our policy was necessary,” the department said in a statement to the Los Angeles Times. “The Long Beach Police Department respects the religious rights and beliefs of all people, and continues to review policy, as law enforcement is an ever-evolving profession.”

Female officers are now required to remove a female inmate’s headscarf, “when necessary for officer safety,” outside the presence of male officers and inmates, said Monte Machit, Long Beach assistant city attorney.

The headscarf is then returned to the inmate.

“In our view, the removal of the hijab by a male officer, in the presence of other males, while consistent with the then-existing Long Beach Police Department policy, may have violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act,” Machit said. “The 9th Circuit [Court] has not specifically weighed in on whether removing the hijab actually violated [the law], but we believed that the existing policy was not consistent with the Act.”

The police officers didn't have any precedent/training for something like this and were following normal procedure in detainment for a normal arrest by removing any excess belongings until release. This case was sort of in a grey area, but now they specifically outlined new guidelines to follow for the future.

And this title is so clickbait. They didn't just walk up to her and "RIP" it off. Your title was clearly intended to bait.

[Deleted]

Hijab makes it impossible for police to do their job. It should be banned in modern countries. It belongs to backwards religious nutjob countries.


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[Shynra]

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/l...810-story.html

So what takes precedence? The law, or respect of religion?

The law, of course.

[The Oblivion]

So what takes precedence? The law, or respect of religion?

the law. always. its disgusting they gave her a single penny

[McFuu]

Sounds like the whole ordeal was settled for both parties.

Also nice click bait title.
"Hijab removed from Muslim woman's head while in jail."
Is better suited.

[Gutpile]

Oh my God, he RIPPED it off??? Oh my, I'm getting the vapors!

Tough shit, lady. You don't like it then move to a place with sharia law where you could have your hand cut off for those theft charges.

[Queen of Hamsters]

Should her religious beliefs really come before the procedure? What can be hidden inside a hijab? Could it be used to strangle oneself? If she should get special treatment for her feels, then what comes next?

Can't believe they settled to pay her, essentially giving her the right in this. I don't want law enforcement that is backbound by PC culture...

[zhero]

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/l...810-story.html

So what takes precedence? The law, or respect of religion?

the law, she did something, got arrested, she needs to be properly identified and processed for arrest. you shouldn't be allowed to steal a bunch of stuff and say that because you're a female muslim the male cops can't touch you. if they really want to argue their religion like that, they should also cut off her right hand.

[kail]

Law > religion.

[Powerogue]

While it seems sensible that they revised their policies after the incident the settlement money is ridiculous. $85,000?

[sockzz]

This is what my tax dollars are paying for?

[Zogarth]

So if going to jail or getting arrested is against my religion, will i get compensated if it ever happens? If I said it was against my religion to ever drive in a motor vehicle, will they have to walk me everywhere?

It is stupid to ever place any religious "rights" above the law.

[Sunseeker]

Clickbait title. Seems like everything was resolved since the law did not specifically cover those things. I have no problem with the outcome.

[Techno-Druid]

Hijab makes it impossible for police to do their job. It should be banned in modern countries. It belongs to backwards religious nutjob countries.

Are you sure you aren't talking about a burqa? You should be able to completely identify someone wearing a headscarf.

[Fojos]

While it seems sensible that they revised their policies after the incident the settlement money is ridiculous. $85,000?

It's not sensible at all. Once again religious people get away with shit.

[Bapestar]

She was in the right 100%, she deserves that money as well.

[Baelic]

the law. always. its disgusting they gave her a single penny

So then you're ok with them allowing her to keep it on, I'd assume. Considering Freedom of Religion (And Freedom of Expression, for that matter) is part of the law.

[Kakera]

Good. Religion is a joke anyway.

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[Florena]

So then you're ok with them allowing her to keep it on, I'd assume. Considering Freedom of Religion (And Freedom of Expression, for that matter) is part of the law.

Those freedoms are not without restrictions and limits.