Oaths In Court Are Now Taken By Koran Instead Of Bible In THIS U.S. City When judges are elected in the United States, they take their oath with the Bible. Muslim Judge Walker decided to take her oath using the Holy Quran, and was also wearing a hijab. Judge Walker was sworn in as a civil court judge of the 7th Municipal District in New York City. Some people are supporting her decision, saying that it is OK as long as she follows the Constitution. Others are down right outraged. Do you think every court should use the Bible? 