Army Allows Sikh Soldier to Wear Turban, Beard - McDermott Will & Emery

Army Allows Sikh Soldier to Wear Turban, Beard

Overview


McDermott, together with the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and the Sikh Coalition, secured a long-term religious accommodation for Captain Simratpal Singh, a decorated Sikh-American soldier, allowing him to serve with his articles of faith intact. The permanent accommodation replaced a temporary one that was due to expire. Read the full article.