A Muslim woman has sued a security company in the US for discrimination, alleging that the firm rejected her for employment because of her faith and her hijab.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations has filed the federal lawsuit on behalf of Zahraa-Imani Ali, from St louis County, Missouri, alleging that a nationwide security firm discriminated against prospective Muslim employees.
Securitas Security Services refused to hire Ali, “at least in part, but likely entirely, on the fact that Ms Ali wears the hijab as part of her adherence to the Islamic faith,” lawyer Robert West was quoted as saying by St. louis Post- Dispatch.