Judge Reverses Himself, Allows Kufi To Be Worn In Court

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported yesterday that a Georgia state judge has reversed his previous decision (see prior posting) that barred a Muslim man from entering his court room because the man wore a kufi.  Henry County Judge James Chafin wrote: "The Court finds through its own research that there is a basis in the Quran for both men and women to cover their heads as a religious observance." Previously the court had asked for proof that Muslim doctrine requires this. Defendant Troy "Tariq" Montgomery will now appear in court May 16 to defend a speeding ticket.