The Constitution,in setting limits on Congress, says in Article One: "The privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended,unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it."

VOA: special.2009.02.09

If passed,such legislation is expected not just to single out the veil, but generally ban any article covering the face in public.

VOA: standard.2010.01.30