Justice Department Seeks Court Order to Stop California Department of Corrections From Requiring Correctional Officers to Violate Religious Beliefs
March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 25, 2024:
The Justice Department today challenged the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) on its denial of religious accommodations for correctional officers of various faiths, including Sikhs and Muslims, who wear facial hair as an expression of their faith. CDCR generally prohibits correctional officers from wearing beards, and the action seeks a temporary c . . .
The Justice Department today challenged the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) on its denial of religious accommodations for correctional officers of various faiths, including Sikhs and Muslims, who wear facial hair as an expression of their faith. CDCR generally prohibits correctional officers from wearing beards, and the action seeks a temporary c . . .