HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — A Muslim mother and father from Maryland say they were upset when a referee made their daughter sit out the first half of a basketball game because of safety concerns about her headscarf.
Dr. Mohammad and Anina Haq (hahk) of Hagerstown said Tuesday that 12-year-old Maheen was allowed back in the game Saturday wearing her head covering after Mid-Maryland Girls Basketball league officials conferred on liability issues.
They say their daughter was in tears after she was called out.
League scheduler Jim Shannon tells The Frederick News-Post that a referee was concerned because the headscarf wraps around the neck.
Another league official says the by-laws will be amended to allow for headscarves if the parents assume liability.
