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  • 9 years ago
Even though it's not Halloween, that's not stopping these protesters in Austria from showing up in costume.

They're fighting against a controversial Austrian law forbidding full-face coverings, including veils, such as the burqa or niqāb. Protesters donned clown, horse, and ninja masks as a show of support. Those who cover their face in public would be denied entry at Austrian border crossings and could face a fine of 150 euros, or $176.45.

Austrian protesters are calling the ban racist and unconstitutional. France and Belgium already enforce a "burqa ban," with a

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