Appointment of Muslim judge in tiny Mississippi town brings social media attacks
Summary
Assma Ali, an American lawyer of Yemeni descent, was appointed as a municipal judge in Benoit, Mississippi. Her appointment has sparked social media attacks and false claims related to her religion, but supporters affirm her qualifications and commitment to upholding the law.Key Facts
- Assma Ali was appointed last week as municipal judge in Benoit, a small Mississippi town with fewer than 400 residents.
- She is Muslim, wears a hijab, and is an American citizen of Yemeni descent.
- Ali has nearly 10 years of experience as an immigration lawyer and runs a private practice in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
- She earned her law degree from Mississippi College School of Law in 2017 and was admitted to the state bar the same year.
- Social media posts and some politicians falsely claimed she had radical beliefs and would enforce Islamic law.
- Ali publicly confirmed her commitment to uphold the U.S. Constitution and Mississippi laws.
- Municipal judges in Mississippi are appointed by city officials and typically handle local ordinance violations and minor crimes.
- Legal experts say attacks on Ali are based on her religion, which is protected under U.S. and Mississippi constitutional law.
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