Benoit Judge Faces Anti-Muslim Backlash | Jackson News

In Benoit, Mississippi, a small town of under 400 residents, new Municipal Judge Assma Ali is facing backlash over her Muslim faith — with false social media claims calling her a “Sharia” judge. But local officials and the ACLU are standing firm, defending her qualifications and rights. Mayor and Board of Aldermen affirm she meets all legal requirements, citing Mississippi law and constitutional protections against religious tests for public office. Judge Ali, an American-born attorney with nearly 10 years of experience, is welcomed on the bench — and the town vows to move forward together. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c721c2de05a13a61