Muslim soldier plans to sue the Army over confrontations about her hijab.
Cesilia Valdovinos, a seven-year veteran of the Army, converted to Islam in 2016 and has worn her hijab ever since.
“This is probably going to take some time, some period of probably weeks, to make sure that we fashion this dagger – this litigation dagger – effectively,” Weinstein said. Spc. Cesilia Valdovinos, pictured in an undated handout photo, is considering legal options in reference to harassment she says she has faced over her religion.
Valdovinos told ABC News that she wears an undercap beneath her hijab, and that her bun came apart while taking it off. “We value diversity within our ranks and will continue to embrace our differences, which make us a stronger more well-rounded team of cohesive, highly-trained Soldiers prepared to answer our Nation's call anytime, anywhere,” Zinn added.“The Army has not taken any adverse actions against Spc. Valdovinos in response to the wear of any religious garment, her equal opportunity complaint, or the resulting media attention,” Zinn said in his statement.
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