Columbus Ohio’s police department has decided to not allow women in their police force to wear a head dress while in uniform. A woman wanted to join the police academy but was told to remove her hijab, and that no visible sign of religious affiliation can be worn. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian (The Point) hosts of The Young Turks discuss.

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“Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman said he supports Police Chief Kim Jacobs’ decision to keep officers from wearing head scarves for religious reasons.

But he said the city will try harder to recruit immigrants to the force, including by appealing to the families of potential applicants.”