Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wrote a letter to the Department of Justice, making a comparison between foot-washing stations and a past discriminatory practice. He equated the stations, which are for Muslims, to "white-only bathrooms".
The foot-washing stations in question are located at airports in Dallas and Houston.
Further details about the letter and the governor's comparison are available from the source, which reported on the contents of the letter sent to the Department of Justice.
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