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Muslim to File Suit Over Judge’s Hijab Ban
WXYZ.COM ^ | 8-26-2009 | WXYZ

Posted on 08/26/2009 2:16:26 AM PDT by Westlander

The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) is scheduled to hold a news conference Wednesday to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit against Wayne County Circuit Judge William Callahan. The Muslim plaintiff says she felt so intimidated by the judge’s repeated demand that she eventually removed her headscarf.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: cair; courtroom; hijab; judge; lawsuit; michigan

1 posted on 08/26/2009 2:16:27 AM PDT by Westlander
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To: Westlander

Hmmm...

Now this one should be interesting. The hijab vs. the robe.

The rule usually goes, judges must support other judges. Judges the do not support other judges usually find themselves quite lonely.

That’s most especially true inside a judge’s courtroom.

Anyone what to make a bet?


2 posted on 08/26/2009 2:19:34 AM PDT by Ronin (Nemo me impune lacesset)
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To: Westlander

I find judges ordering me to do things intimidating, too. And I tend to do as they ask, otherwise I would get to cool my heels in gaol for “contempt of court”.

I think that’s how it is supposed to work, here in the West. Judges give intimidating orders, not friendly “suggestions”...

Is it somehow different over there, where Muslims come from? Are their judges kindly and accommodating, I wonder?


3 posted on 08/26/2009 2:51:09 AM PDT by DieHard the Hunter (Is mise an ceann-cinnidh. Cha ghéill mi do dhuine. Fàg am bealach.)
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To: Westlander

What is it about The Land of the Infidels that so attracts these Muslim Slime? Why don’t they want to live in a Muslim Paradise, where men are free to whip, beat and stone women publicly in the streets?

(Just curious.)


4 posted on 08/26/2009 3:02:32 AM PDT by samtheman
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To: samtheman

Waiting for the muslim women to run around protesting they want their men to beat them.


5 posted on 08/26/2009 3:49:36 AM PDT by Crazieman (Feb 7, 2008 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1966675/posts?page=28#28)
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To: samtheman

It beats me too.

I always make it a point to obviously stare at women in headscarves. Sometimes I wish I could walk up to a group of them in a clownsuit and say,” Hey, are you a clown too?”


6 posted on 08/26/2009 3:52:45 AM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (Pray for Israel! And Georgia ! And the Iranian people! and Honduras!)
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To: Westlander


7 posted on 08/26/2009 4:10:46 AM PDT by jws3sticks (Sarah Palin forever!)
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To: Westlander

I sure hope the women in that picture did not drive to that protest. Or a caning will be due.


8 posted on 08/26/2009 4:23:06 AM PDT by doodad
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To: Westlander
“The judge’s actions contradict both the constitutional right to freedom of religion and President Obama's recent statement in support of the right to wear hijab,” said CAIR-MI Attorney Melanie Elturk. “This judge targeted a Muslim woman’s religious attire, but he could just as easily have demanded the removal of a Sikh turban, Jewish yarmulke or a Catholic nun’s habit.”

Oh well, if the "lord" said it it must be true.

Another rabid liberal...

Melanie Elturk, WLAM Foundation Scholar at Wayne State University Law School.

Melanie is currently in her third year of law school where she is a member of the Mock Trial team and serves as the President of both the Middle Eastern Law Student Association and the Muslim Law Student Association. She is deeply passionate and committed to the issues of civil rights and social justice, particularly racial inequality. She serves as teacher assistant for the 2008 Winter class Race and the Law, and works for Goodman and Hurwitz, a Civil Rights firm. She has also endeavored to advance the goals of social and racial equality by working with the NAACP, ACCESS, and as research assistant to Professor and political activist Jocelyn Benson. Melanie hopes to pursue a PhD in Sociology after law school.

9 posted on 08/26/2009 4:30:52 AM PDT by raybbr (It's going to get a lot worse now that the anchor babies are voting!)
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To: raybbr
“The judge’s actions contradict both the constitutional right to freedom of religion and President Obama's recent statement in support of the right to wear hijab,” said CAIR-MI Attorney Melanie Elturk.

Yeah, that's fine. You can where whatever the hell you want in your home and on the street. You get into court and the judge tells you to take it off, you take it off. Period

Don't like it? Go back to your homeland with Sharia law and have a ball.

10 posted on 08/26/2009 4:49:59 AM PDT by DJ Frisat (How's that change workin' out for ya, Obama voters?)
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To: DJ Frisat

Here in Georgia, a judge said that Mooselimb women can where their jibjab and that it was just like a nun wearing her habit.

Funny i do not see it the same way.


11 posted on 08/26/2009 5:00:09 AM PDT by Dacula (Evil succeeds when good men do nothing. Lets do something.)
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To: raybbr

I thought it was dangerous to educate women. Why is she not married and pregnant?


12 posted on 08/26/2009 5:38:58 AM PDT by doodad
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To: Westlander

I notice that the pic shows Muslim women’s faces—but as I understand it, the hijab is also worn with a veil that conceals the face by conservative Muslims.

Just wondering if the popularly named “Ku Klux” laws that ban the use of hoods or clothing that make the wearer unknown and unknowable would come into play here.


13 posted on 08/26/2009 7:35:03 AM PDT by wildbill (You're just jealous because the Voices talk only to me.)
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To: Dacula
"Funny i do not see it the same way."

Nor do I. I think you can see just *a bit* more of a nun's face when she is wearing a habit...

14 posted on 08/26/2009 8:32:53 AM PDT by DJ Frisat (How's that change workin' out for ya, Obama voters?)
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To: DJ Frisat

I was not saying that I agree with it, only that a judge in Georgia ruled in such a manner.

I was hoping the ‘mooselimb’ comment stressed my position.


15 posted on 08/26/2009 12:39:59 PM PDT by Dacula (Evil succeeds when good men do nothing. Lets do something.)
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To: DJ Frisat

Hooked on phonex did not work for me. Sorry DJ, I miss-read your comment.


16 posted on 08/26/2009 12:41:57 PM PDT by Dacula (Evil succeeds when good men do nothing. Lets do something.)
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To: Dacula

Not a problem — no apology necessary. I think we’re both on the same page.


17 posted on 08/26/2009 7:06:52 PM PDT by DJ Frisat (How's that change workin' out for ya, Obama voters?)
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