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Sikh Actor Prevented from Boarding Plane After Refusing to Remove Turban

HeadlineFeb 09, 2016

And an American actor and designer who follows the Sikh religion says he was barred from boarding a flight in Mexico City after refusing to remove his turban. Waris Ahluwalia said an Aeroméxico security official told him he could not board any of the airline’s flights unless he removed his turban for a security check. The Sikh Coalition has demanded an apology and awareness training.

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