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New York City
Settlement for individuals forced to remove religious head coverings for post-arrest photos in NYC police custody.
ClosedNew York onlyClaim status: Closed on September 26, 2024Payout: $7,824No longer claimable
About this settlement
Settlement for those forced to remove religious head coverings during post-arrest processing by NYPD.
This settlement resolves claims that New York City unlawfully removed religious head coverings from individuals for post-arrest photographs while in NYPD custody between 2014 and 2021.
Who qualifies
- Individuals in NYPD custody between March 16, 2014 and August 23, 2021.
- Those who were forced to remove a religious head covering for a post-arrest photograph.
$7,824
Claim status: Closed on September 26, 2024