After the many recent terrorist attacks in France, several towns within the country placed a ban on burkinis- full body swimwear worn by Muslim women at public beaches and pools.

According to USA Today, “The ban drew controversy this week in response to photos showing armed police officers forcing a woman wearing leggings, a long-sleeved top and a headscarf on a beach in Nice, [in order] to remove parts of her clothing.”

This not only had citizens of France upset, but led to an uproar around the world as people relayed their opinionated stance on the event.

“I think it is unjust of them to ban [the burkini] just because that’s their religious prerogative to wear that,” senior Denae Eldridge said. “I know that people are scared because of the recent terrorist events, but [Muslims] should have the freedom to wear what they want because of their religious beliefs, and I don’t think they should be prosecuted or told what to do because of that.”

Soon after this ban was placed, the highest administrative court forced a suspension on it. According to BBC News, the court found the ban to have had “seriously and clearly illegally, breached fundamental freedoms”.

Regardless of the fact that the ban of all burkinis will likely be overturned due to the court’s suspension, mayors and other town hall authorities are not budging. If they continue to keep their stance on the ban, they could face serious, legal punishment.

“That is definitely not right that they want to keep a ban on these swimsuits…it’s part of their religion and [others] don’t have to believe it, but they should still respect [their beliefs],” junior Alexandra Keller said.

Although the battle of the burkini is far from over, the court has issued their suspensions of the ban and it is expected to be upheld within the near future.