controversial. some call it bigotry directed against muslims. proponents of the law say wearing the veil toddemeans wom. >> in order to improve integration in the french society, we must take some measures against this extreme behaviors hike wearing a burqa in the street in in public places. this cannot be accepted. it is rejected.the street in in. this cannot be accepted. it is rejected.in the street in places. this cannot be accepted. it is rejected. >> reporter: muslims are a growing minority here, changing the face of europe. now france is insisting that face be visible in public. >> george lewis reporting for us this. authorities in france cannot actually remove the veil from a woman. they can just issue fines. it there are also new reports that a muslim businessman has created a multimillion dollar fund to pay those fines incurred by women protesting the law.