Committee says Paris guilty of human rights violation after woman refused entry to education course because of her traditional Islamic headgarb

Equality Minister Elisabeth Moreno backs Muslim players seeking to overturn a ban on wearing headscarf during games under rules that also proscribe the kippah

Legislation bars 'wearing of the veil,' claiming it can put at risk safety of athletes wearing it; unclear whether law would be implemented for 2024 Paris Olympics

Decision spurs protest from Muslim and Jewish groups, with senior rabbi saying it primarily targets Muslims but that effects will be felt by Jews as well

New law prohibits 'ideologically or religiously influenced' head-coverings, but Sikh patka and Jewish kippa not affected