The article highlights the troubling practices of the NYPD regarding the forceful removal of hijabs from Muslim women during protests, juxtaposing this violence with the recent social media campaign celebrating World Hijab Day by Mayor Eric Adams. Legal action has been initiated by Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel LLP on behalf of affected protestors, with support from the Council on American-Islamic Relations. This conduct is seen as undermining civil rights and preventing the Muslim community from freely practicing their faith and defending their rights under the First Amendment.
"It's time for the Adams Administration to acknowledge that recognizing the problem is just the beginning; meaningful reforms must follow-ones that not only uphold the law but also protect religious freedom and honor the dignity of every New Yorker."
"This alarming behavior not only interferes with our efforts to support hate crime victims-who are deterred from seeking justice when they fear the police-but also hinders our work to empower Muslims to exercise their First Amendment rights and defend religious liberty."
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