Hijab row in French court: activist expelled
A judge expelled Tunisian-French activist Hager Barkous from his courtroom in Nice last Friday for wearing a hijab.
The move has sparked outrage and led to allegations of discrimination.
Barkous attended the hearing of a fellow activist on trial for incitement to hatred.
She sat quietly at the back, but as soon as Judge Christian Legay entered, he ordered her to leave.
“You who wear a veil, leave the room now because you are not recognizable and not identifiable,” he said.
Stunned, Barkous initially did not react.
As others turned toward her, she realized she was being targeted.
When she protested, the judge shouted at her to get out.
Four police officers then escorted her outside.
Barkous, who previously sued McDonald’s for workplace discrimination, vowed legal action against what she calls a racist and unjust act.
“This must stop,” she said, pledging to challenge the decision in court.
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