‘Separation of religion and state’ used on both sides of the debate on the lifting of the ban allowing Ilan Omar to wear hijab in Congress
Ilhan Omar has become the first person to wear a religious head covering in Congress at her swearing in ceremony. In November,Democrats announced a proposal, co-authored by Omar, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Jim McGovern, to end a rule that bans headwear on the House Floor. It is a 181 year rule, which…