Clothing

Lawsuit claims DMV rule about head coverings violates religious, civil liberties The lawsuit’s plaintiff said she felt pressured to sign the form last year at a driver’s license facility in Rockford, and now fears losing her license if she’s seen without a head covering.

(Chicago Sun-Times) A civil rights group is suing Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White over a rule it claims violates people’s religious rights at driver’s license facilities across the state. The issue: Anyone wearing a religious head covering while taking a driver’s […]

Crime

Tariq Ramadan dismisses latest rape accusation, promises to ‘expose facts in coming days’ Ramadan has been adamant from the outset that all the allegations are politically and ideologically motivated

(Morocco World News) In response to the latest rape allegation facing his already bruised reputation, Tariq Ramadan is categorical that the accusation is baseless and part of a further smear campaign. Months after being released on bail, facing multiple rape accusations, world-renowned […]