Employment Discrimination

In 2008, Samantha Elauf was rejected employment at Abercrombie & Fitch outlet in Tulsa because she showed up to her interview with a hijab on. The Supreme Court was asked to pull the issue back up on last Wednesday and make sure employers know about laws regarding religion and employment. A lawyer opposing this case noted that not having these types of applicants could decrease stereotypes. But the judge explained that Elauf was judged on the way she looked, not by a conversation about her religion.

The author’s name isn’t mentioned but this person is on the LA Times editorial board which makes it seem like they have a popular opinion as oppose to authors who aren’t in that group. The author’s intended audience is Muslims and religious supporters.  The author is also for equal employment, proven that he/she doesn’t bash the issue. He/she informs the readers that there can still be some kind of discrimination in workplaces even with just an interview. The author also explains that the United States government also is for equal employment by making sure employers, especially Abercrombie & Fitch employers, know the laws and carry them out.

I agree that employers shouldn’t judge applicants based on the way they look. Humans are too unpredictable for assumptions.

Immigration Reform Issues

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/12/republicans-latino-vote_n_6674056.html

This article describes the trouble with the immigration reform and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill has not been passed and it is taking a toll on DHS because of Republicans. Instead of it being a social-government issue, it is just a government issue, and it seems very personal. Republicans are deeming it unconstitutional. Latinos, mostly Democrat, say that Republicans want to deport Latinos. That statement is believable, because Latinos are also stating that the reform is being opposed but no measures are being taken to counteract the decisions. The issue that is upsetting Latino Democrats is that the Republicans do not want any new positive immigration laws and don't want to provide an alternative.