A Muslim woman has had her head scarf removed in the US after being arrested, sparking controversy and prompting talks about safety and religious tolerance.
The hijab or head scarf is worn by Muslim women as a sign of modesty and is seen by many as a religious commandment.
The woman, who was arrested and taken to St. Louis County jail for not registering her car, had her head scarf removed by a female officer in the presence of men.
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Faizan Syed from the Council on American-Islamic Relations is asking for an apology from the jail and is requesting that they work with the organisation to change their policies to better accommodate religious expression.
