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Supreme Court to hear Abercrombie & Fitch headscarf case
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Feb 24, 2015
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Supreme Court to hear Abercrombie & Fitch headscarf case
Seven years ago, an Abercrombie & Fitch store in Oklahoma rejected a teenage job applicant who wore a headscarf. This week the Supreme Court will hear arguments to determine whether the company discriminated against her.
The U.S. Supreme Court building as seen from the U.S. Captiol June 27, 2012 in Washington, DC.
The U.S. Supreme Court building as seen from the U.S. Captiol June 27, 2012 in Washington, DC.
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Seven years ago, an Abercrombie & Fitch store in Oklahoma rejected a teenage job applicant who wore a headscarf. This week the Supreme Court will hear arguments to determine whether the company discriminated against her.

A case before the Supreme Court this week involves a young Muslim woman living in Tulsa, Oklahoma named Samantha Elauf.

Back in 2008, Elauf applied for a job at Abercrombie & Fitch and showed up for the interview wearing a head scarf. She didn't get the job.

At the time, the clothing company had a strict "look policy" that included a ban on any type of head covering.

Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joined Take Two to discuss the case.