Himiona Wants to Be a Deputy Sheriff in Outer Maple

question 18

Multiple Choice

Himiona wants to be a deputy sheriff in Outer Maple Grove County. Himiona, whose family is from New Zealand, has Maori ancestors. To honor his heritage, Himiona has a small moko tattoo across his cheeks and nose. Traditionally, moko was used to differentiate between and within Maori social classes, including stating regional or tribal affiliation based on the patterns and placement of the moko. The sheriff's department prohibits its deputy sheriffs from wearing visible tattoos. Himiona is told that he will need to remove his moko before he can apply to be a deputy sheriff.

• A) Himiona will prevail on a claim for national origin discrimination under Title VII because his tattoo honors his heritage.
• B) Outer Grove can defend against Himiona's claim because a law enforcement agency needs to have a uniform appearance and a dress code policy is permissible under Title VII as long as it is enforced on an equal basis.
• C) Outer Grove can defend against Himiona's claim because a tattoo is not immutable.
• D) Himiona will prevail on a claim for national origin discrimination under Title VII because his tattoo is small.

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