ADL Statement on Unconfirmed Reports of Iranian 'Dress Code'

U.S. Newswire
May. 21, 2006

NEW YORK, May 19 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today issued the following statement in response to unconfirmed reports that the Iranian parliament may be considering a 'dress code' bill that would include badges or other identifying marks for non-Muslims:

"While it is factual that the Iranian parliament is considering some kind of dress code, there is no evidence of any discussion or legislation concerning badges or the like for Jews and others. Clearly, dress codes imposed by a government on a people are one more example of the backwardness of the regime, and would be unhealthy for all groups, including minorities. How this could affect Jews, Christians and other minorities is not immediately known. We will continue to monitor the situation in Iran as this story develops and will make further comment when more information about the proposed Iranian law comes to light."

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