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DOJ files lawsuit against Texas prison agency for denying religious accomodation

The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against a Texas prison agency for allegedly denying religious accommodation to an employee over wearing a head covering. Franches Spears, who was a records clerk within the agency’s Pam Lychner State Jail near Humble, Texas, was first put on leave with pay and later terminated after wearing… ....

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Feds accuse Texas prison agency of discriminating against employee for wearing a headscarf

A federal lawsuit asserts that the Texas agency terminated a state prison clerk who refused to remove a head covering in line with her Ifa faith. ....

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To Beard or Not to Beard: That Is the Question in NJ Fireman's Suit

Faith groups back firefighter Alex Smith's religious rights after he was denied a beard accommodation. His legal battle is on appeal. ....

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Beard ban for California correctional officers being challenged

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The federal government announced Monday that it is seeking a court order over California’s current ban on correctional officers having beards. According to the U.S. Justice Department, it is seeking a court order over the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) policy on correctional officers’ religious practices. Officers of certain […] ....

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Feds target California's prison agency over no-beard policy for some prison guards

“To keep his job and provide for his family, Ali began shaving his beard and continues to shave under duress.” ....

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