Kendra Montemayor was not allowed in Haltom City Municipal Court for wearing a hijab. Montemayor posted a live video on her Facebook account explaining what happened.
I’m trying to pay my ticket, and they wouldn’t let me in because I’m Muslim
Following this incident, the city amended its policy. It now allows head coverings for religious purposes.
Haltom City Manager Rex Phelps sent an email to Montemayor
Please know that no one intended to offend or discriminate against you or your Faith. The courtroom policy as it relates to head coverings has been a general rule that was intended to treat everyone equally and safely. Today, Judge Irby advised she was going to make sure that in the future her courtroom policy makes the exception to allow for head coverings in the courtroom as long as it is for religious reasons.
