New York City Religious Head Covering Settlement
Checked October 14, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
If the New York Police Department forced you to remove a religious head covering for a post-arrest photograph, you could get $7,824 or more from a Class Action Settlement. Individuals who were forced to remove a religious head covering for a post-arrest photograph while in custody of the New York City Police Department from March 16, 2014 to August 23, 2021 are eligible for payment.
Who qualifies
- Between March 16, 2014 and August 23, 2021.
- In NY.
“Anyone who was forced to remove a religious head covering for a post-arrest photograph while in custody of the New York City Police Department from March 16, 2014 to August 23, 2021.”From the court-approved notice
What you can get
These are the amounts the settlement publishes. Shares of a fund depend on how many people file: what pro rata means.
How to file
The claim deadline has passed. If you filed, payments follow the court's final approval.
Key dates
When settlements pay, and what can delay it.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement (case 18 Civ. 02334), run by Rust Consulting. The official site is headcoveringcase.com. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
Related settlements
ClaimWell summarizes the official notice so it's easier to read. It isn't legal advice; the official settlement site is the authority on who qualifies and what each claim pays.