Legal & Policy

Federal Judge Calls Arab Head Covering A 'Terror Scarf' As Part Of Persistent Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

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Federal Judge Roy Altman of Florida referred to a keffiyeh, an Arab head covering, as a "terror scarf" during public appearances and podcasts, raising concerns about his impartiality. This behavior undermines judicial integrity and could affect how he handles cases involving Muslim litigants, prompting a complaint filed with the Judicial Council of the Eleventh Circuit.

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