Posted on Jan 8, 2023
With 2 Sikhs headed to Marine boot camp, legal battle is ongoing
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MARINE CORPS READ OF THE DAY
With 2 Sikhs headed to Marine boot camp, legal battle is ongoing
By Irene Loewenson
Jan 7, 12:22 PM
Milaap Singh Chahal at D.C. Circuit Court for oral argument on Oct. 11, 2022. (The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty)
Even as two Sikh men are set to ship out to Marine boot camp with their articles of faith, the Marine Corps’ rules limiting turbans, beards and other Sikh religious symbols will continue to be put to the test in 2023.
A panel of judges for the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Dec. 23, 2022, issued a preliminary injunction that will allow Jaskirat Singh and Milaap Singh Chahal to become Marine recruits without giving up their articles of faith.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT Charlie Lee] Sgt (Join to see) GySgt Jack Wallace SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM PV2 Larry Sellnow SPC Gary C. SPC (Join to see) Amn Dale Preisach SGT Ruben Lozada 1SG Paul Ayotte CPT Richard Trione SFC Ralph E Kelley 1SG Patrick Burke PV2 Scott Mollette SGT Gerald “Jerry” Harrell Lt Col Charlie Brown
With 2 Sikhs headed to Marine boot camp, legal battle is ongoing
By Irene Loewenson
Jan 7, 12:22 PM
Milaap Singh Chahal at D.C. Circuit Court for oral argument on Oct. 11, 2022. (The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty)
Even as two Sikh men are set to ship out to Marine boot camp with their articles of faith, the Marine Corps’ rules limiting turbans, beards and other Sikh religious symbols will continue to be put to the test in 2023.
A panel of judges for the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Dec. 23, 2022, issued a preliminary injunction that will allow Jaskirat Singh and Milaap Singh Chahal to become Marine recruits without giving up their articles of faith.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT Charlie Lee] Sgt (Join to see) GySgt Jack Wallace SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM PV2 Larry Sellnow SPC Gary C. SPC (Join to see) Amn Dale Preisach SGT Ruben Lozada 1SG Paul Ayotte CPT Richard Trione SFC Ralph E Kelley 1SG Patrick Burke PV2 Scott Mollette SGT Gerald “Jerry” Harrell Lt Col Charlie Brown
With 2 Sikhs headed to Marine boot camp, legal battle is ongoing
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The legal basis for a temporary injunction is that the party requesting it is likely to prevail on the merits. This isn't a new issue, and the Marines aren't granted an exemption to following the Constitution.
The legal basis for a temporary injunction is that the party requesting it is likely to prevail on the merits. This isn't a new issue, and the Marines aren't granted an exemption to following the Constitution.
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June 17, 2015 (Mimesis Law) -- I do solemnly affirm that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and all...
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Look at Great Britain in WWII, a multi nation Force having manifold distinct Armies and even more appearance/ uniform differences all operating smoothly. The Regalia of uniforms/ the appearance of and deportment of those serving, the officers and such , the distinct and singular purpose of any soldier in any Army / the chain of Command, all worked well and little problems were had in dealing with the enemy effectively.
That said, The US is a couple of Decades behind the modern Times when it comes to what is and isn't allowed uniform-wise.
If the person with the differences, is able-bodied, person with the uniform issue, if it does not compromise force integrity DoN't Make it an issue.
America has hundreds of nationalities/ Religious/ personal/ traditions ... why deny these persons from serving over a Turban/ beard/ etc., . As long as their in cammies and fit to serve i can see little else being any problem. If it is something like uniform regalia / headdress difference etc., It can be dealt with by introduction/ expansion of / amending the uniform regs and including the additional military/ Social/ Religion when it does not interfere with combat readiness kept appearance of the Soldier.
The rest is just simple judgment of the CO .
That said, The US is a couple of Decades behind the modern Times when it comes to what is and isn't allowed uniform-wise.
If the person with the differences, is able-bodied, person with the uniform issue, if it does not compromise force integrity DoN't Make it an issue.
America has hundreds of nationalities/ Religious/ personal/ traditions ... why deny these persons from serving over a Turban/ beard/ etc., . As long as their in cammies and fit to serve i can see little else being any problem. If it is something like uniform regalia / headdress difference etc., It can be dealt with by introduction/ expansion of / amending the uniform regs and including the additional military/ Social/ Religion when it does not interfere with combat readiness kept appearance of the Soldier.
The rest is just simple judgment of the CO .
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