New York Agrees To $17.5M Settlement In Religious Head Covering Removal Suit

Mealey's (April 17, 2024, 8:35 AM EDT) -- NEW YORK — A federal judge in New York issued an order in a class complaint by individuals who were forced to remove religious head coverings for post-arrest photos holding a partial summary judgment motion in abeyance in light of a proposed settlement under which New York City would pay $17.5 million....