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Day: August 28, 2008

Sikh Prisoner’s Hair is Cut Against His Will

On or about July 1, 2008, Sikh prisoner Jagmohan Singh Ahuja suffered an egregious violation of his religious rights when jail officers forcibly cut his hair in Duval County Jail. It is against a Sikh’s religious practice to cut his/her hair, as kesh (unshorn hair) covered by a dastaar (Sikh turban) is one of five… Continue reading Sikh Prisoner’s Hair is Cut Against His Will

Published August 28, 2008
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