“A Duval County Jail policy that requires inmates’ hair to be cut has sparked outrage among Sikhs, who say the policy violates their freedom to practice religion. Protesting outside the Duval County Jail Sunday, men and women carried signs alleging discrimination and violations of religious freedom. The group protests on behalf of Jagmohan Ahuja, an inmate in the jail who is a practicing Sikh. Prosecutors say Ahuja is behind bars for a reason. Convicted of domestic violence against two women in his family, Ahuja is three months into serving a three year jail sentence. But Ahuja’s supporters say it’s his rights as an inmate that have been violated. Jaspreet Singh, a lawyer for United Sikhs, says it is against Sikh religious practice to cut one’s hair. Hair covered by a turban is one of the five articles of faith which a Sikh must keep at all times. Singh spoke on behalf of protestors, along with a local representative of the ACLU.” (10/06/08)