A legal professional has leveled accusations of anti-Palestinian bias against a judge who publicly referred to the keffiyeh—a traditional Palestinian headscarf—as a "terror scarf." The criticism stems from the judge’s controversial remarks, which have sparked debate over cultural symbolism and judicial impartiality. The allegation raises questions about whether such statements reflect broader prejudices in legal proceedings. The case highlights tensions between free speech and perceptions of bias in judicial settings.
A lawyer has accused Judge Roy Altman, who calls the keffiyeh a 'terror scarf', of anti-Palestinian bias in his remarks.