New York – State Settles Suit Over Religious Dress Code for Prison Guards

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    New York – The Justice Department has settled a lawsuit filed on behalf of state prison guards who had sought the right to wear certain types of religious clothing on the job.

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    The U.S. Attorney in Manhattan said that the state's Department of Correctional Services had agreed to keep new regulations in place that allow guards to request an exemption to regular uniform requirements if they want to wear head coverings like yarmulkes at work.

    Previous to the filing of the lawsuit, the prison system's uniformed guards had been barred from wearing visible symbols of their faith.

    New York Correctional Services Commissioner Brian Fischer altered those work rules after the suits were filed, saying he recognized the need for change. [AP]


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    Reb Yid
    Reb Yid
    16 years ago

    What about a sheitel?