In an interesting twist on the tension between a criminal's right to face his accuser and the rights of individuals to freely practice their religion comes this question: Should Witnesses be Allowed to Wear Niqabs While Testifying? Recently, a Michigan court side-stepped the issue, stating that it was up to individual judges to resolve the problem within their own courtrooms. The case is currently on appeal to the 6th Circuit.
From WSJ.com Law Blog
From WSJ.com Law Blog