by A bill making its way through the Minnesota House would mandate that Muslim Women “age five or older must wear
a face covering.” Despite global initiatives to expand the rights of women in Muslim populations, this bill seeks to take things back a step. If it becomes law, the bill would punish women by fines and public flogging.
Democrat Congressperson Ilhan Omar is a vocal opponent of the bill. Referencing her decision in the past decade, as she entered politics, to no longer cover her face, Omar urges fellow Democrats to expand women’s rights; not take them away.
The bill sponsor, Rep Sydney Jordan (she/her), responded to Omar’s comments. “She umm, like has a right to make that statement” uttered Sydney. “But we must do everything we can to stop the spread of joy while we, as One Minnesota, like unify behind how Trump has caused people to die during this pandemic”.
