Muslim is asked to get out of bank line

[PhiGam]

As a private institution they are allowed to make whatever rules they want. If they are willing to lose a customer over this rule (which clearly they are) then it must be very important to them. While she has a right to exercise her religion, she does NOT have a right to break the bank's rules while doing so. If she tries to sue I promise that the supreme court will agree with me.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by PhiGam

As a private institution they are allowed to make whatever rules they want.

No, they are not. Otherwise, they'd be free to make a rule that they only serve whites or males.

This presents a case of balancing the bank's legitimate need for security with her civil right to practice her religion. I wouldn't be so sure how the courts will view it, especially with just a news story (rather than a developed court record) to go on.

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

No, they are not. Otherwise, they'd be free to make a rule that they only serve whites or males.

I'm a private entity - I now make a rule that I can murder people. Life is awesome.