"Italy’s ruling party, Brothers of Italy (FdI), has announced plans to draft a bill aimed at banning face and body coverings such as the burqa and niqab in all public spaces across the country, describing it as a measure against “Islamic separatism.”
“Freedom of religion is sacred, but it must be practiced openly, with full respect for our constitution and the principles of the Italian state,” Andrea Delmastro, one of the lawmakers drafting the bill, said in a Facebook post on Wednesday.
"The ban would prohibit wearing face-covering garments in all public spaces, including shops, schools, and offices. Violators would face fines ranging from €300 to €3,000."
Would such a law here violate the First Amendment? You may recall that during COVID, sone states had to repeal their Klan-era mask bans. There is a legitimate public safety concern with criminals not being identifiable by witnesses. Peace officers in uniform with identifying badge number solves the legitimate problem.
If the burkhas are really this important, go to a Muslim nation.
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