#religious-expression

#religious-expression

For the last month, Indian police have raided multiple markets and homes, arresting Muslim men in states governed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party. Some of their homes have been bulldozed. The genesis of their alleged crime is common: writing, I Love Muhammad, a reference to Prophet Muhammad, on posters, t-shirts, or in social media posts. The authorities say the expression is threatening public order.

"Upon review, it was determined that school staff were unfamiliar with the legal guidelines concerning religious expression in a public school setting," said Superintendent James Antoine.