Question: Green, an African-American male, applied for a clerical position with the Missouri-Pacific Railroad but was not hired because he had a criminal record.
Green had been convicted of refusing to report for induction into the armed forces in 1971 and had served four years in federal prison. Green's refusal to report for induction was based on his religious beliefs. After serving his sentence, he had been employed by a public service agency for eighteen years; his work record was excellent. Green had no other arrests or convictions on his record. MissouriPacific had a policy of refusing to hire any person convicted of a criminal offense. What, if any, legal remedies can Green pursue against Missouri-Pacific? Would he have any additional remedies if the office where he applied was located in Alabama? In New York? Explain your answers. See Green v. Missouri-Pacific Railroad [549 F.2d 1158 (8th Cir. 1977)].