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Santa Clara County agrees to settle $90,000 with woman whose hijab was removed in jail

Santa Clara County has agreed to a $90,000 settlement with a Muslim woman who said her hijab was inappropriately removed when she was being booked into jail last year.  As part of its agreement with Asia Aden, the sheriff’s office will also work with the Council on American-Islamic Relations to better implement its religious service […]