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Woman Sues Kent County Sheriff for 'Forced' Hijab Removal

A woman is suing a Kent County Sheriff after claiming that her religious rights were violated when she was forced to remove her hijab for a mugshot.

Jannah Hague was arrested by Kent County Deputies back in April for a domestic dispute, where she was processed into the jail which requires a booking photo. A lawsuit filed today against Kent County Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young and her office claims Hague was told she had no choice but to remove her hijab for the photo, in front of two male officers.

The Kent County Sheriff’s Office acknowledged in a statement that Hague was asked to remove her hijab but disputed part of the suit’s claims, saying that Hague was not required to do so in front of any men, and that only female correction's officers were present.

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