Summary
A Muslim woman is suing Ferndale after police allegedly made her remove her hijab for a booking photo. The case could cost the city money, damage its reputation, and force changes to arrest procedures.
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Taxpayers could be on the hook for legal defense costs, a possible settlement or judgment, and any policy retraining the city has to fund.
Civil rights advocates and residents who want clearer religious-accommodation rules could gain from the case if it leads to policy changes.
Ferndale taxpayers and the police department’s public trust could take a hit while the case plays out.
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