according to some scholars but is still a sunnah of the Mother's of the believers and noble Sahabiah and a rewarding act provided it is adorned for the sake of Allah with knowledge and not forced upon. I have in the past posted the evidence but will not do so again here cos then it will become a post of religion and not for the main forum.Wearing a niqab alone will not make a woman more pious and no woman can look down on her non veiled companion.
Immoral trafficking is done with and without face covers. Banning veils will NOT stop the evil!
People have robbed wearing various attires...we can't ban clothes.
Finally its about choice and freedom. We have the right to wear what we wish. Those who wish to bare will bare those who wish to cover all will cover all. And God will judge us all!