French Interior Minister Michele Alliot-Marie defends the proposed bill on burqa-style veils at the Senate, in Paris. Today, the French Parliament voted to ban burqa-style veils and impose a $195 fine on violators.
Gabriel Arana is a contributing editor at The American Prospect. His articles on gay rights, immigration, and media have appeared in publications including The New Republic, The Nation, Salon, The Advocate, and The Daily Beast. More by Gabriel Arana
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