A new California law creates a statewide policy that supporters say sets clear rules for inmates about religious headwear, clothing and grooming.
A celebration was held in the South Bay over a bill that was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, protecting religious practices in prison.There was a celebration Tuesday in the South Bay over a bill that was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
"The beard is essential to being a man, a Muslim man. That's part of your identity, just like it is for a Muslim woman to wear the hijab, the head cover, and that's part of their identity," said Sajad Shakoor. "Every study that I've looked at, has pointed to the same outcome," Shakoor said, "That the most transformative and impactful event in the prisoner's life is his religion."
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