Dave Biscobing is ABC15’s Chief Investigative Reporter.
The Department of Justice is investigating Arizona State University police and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office after officers removed hijabs from several women who were arrested at a campus protest earlier this year.ABC15 obtained a letter sent from the DOJ to the women’s attorney that confirmed the probe will look into potential civil rights violations.The letter was dated October 2, 2024.
In April, ABC15 first exposed cell phone video that showed officers removing a woman’s hijab as she sat handcuffed. Watch that report in the player below:The women, who interviewed with ABC15 following their arrests, said they pleaded with officers not to remove the special coverings.An ASU spokesperson released the following statement, 'ASU has been notified of the review by the DOJ. We believe that ASU Police took actions that night consistent with recognized law enforcement practices.
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