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Title: French Parliament Approves Ban On Face Veils
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AP
URL Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100713 ... /eu_france_forbidding_the_veil
Published: Jul 13, 2010
Author: staff writer
Post Date: 2010-07-13 11:20:37 by Murron
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French Parliament Approves Ban On Face Veils PARIS – France's lower house of parliament has approved a ban on burqa-like Islamic veils, a move that is popular among French voters despite serious concerns from Muslim groups and human rights advocates. There were 336 votes for the bill and just one against at the National Assembly. Most members of the main opposition group, the Socialist Party, refused to participate in the vote. Following Tuesday's vote, the ban on face-covering veils will go in September to the Senate, where it also is likely to pass. Its biggest hurdle will likely come after that, when France's constitutional watchdog scrutinizes it. AP – FILE - This May 18 2010 file photo shows France's Najat addressing reporters during a press conference … The main body representing French Muslims says face-covering veils are not required by Islam, and it worries that the law will stigmatize all Muslims. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below. PARIS (AP) — France's lower house of parliament has approved a ban on burqa-like Islamic veils, a move that is popular among French voters despite serious concerns from Muslim groups and human rights advocates. There were 336 votes for the bill and just one against at the National Assembly. Most members of the main opposition group, the Socialist Party, refused to participate in the vote. Following Tuesday's vote, the ban on face-covering veils will go in September to the Senate, where it is also likely to pass. Its biggest hurdle will likely come after that, when France's constitutional watchdog scrutinizes it. The main body representing French Muslims says face-covering veils are not required by Islam, and it worries that the law will stigmatize all Muslims.
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#1. To: Murron (#0)
Thankfully, we have the first amendment.
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