https://pjmedia.com/phyllischesler/2009/06/29/islamic-face-masks-banned-in-michigan-courtrooms/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 11:33:35 -0400<![CDATA[In 2006, in a small claims matter in Michigan, a Muslim woman, Ginnah Muhammed, refused to take off her face mask (niqab) while she testfied. Judge Paul Paruk dismissed her case. Muhammed sued, the ACLU backed her. They argued for a &#8220;religious exception&#8221; to courtroom attire. Although Muhammed&#8217;s small claim case was against a car rental agency, here is what Michael Steinberg, legal director of the ACLU of Michigan stated:]]>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:08:11 -0400<![CDATA[Phyllis Chesler]]>https://pjmedia.com/phyllis-chesler/2009/06/29/islamic-face-masks-banned-in-michigan-courtrooms-n104185