Muslim women risk action as France prepares to ban veil

KARIMAN has a plan.

If police stop her for wearing a veil over her face she’ll remove it — then put it back on once they’re out of sight. If that doesn’t work, she’ll stay home, or even leave France.

For Muslim women who cover their faces with veils it is the moment for making plans. Starting next Monday a new law banning garments that hide the face takes effect. Women who disobey it risk a fine, special classes and a police record.