Wearing the hijab is behind the French Prime Minister's complaint against a student. Activists considered it unfortunate for the state to intervene in this way towards a minor student.

Atal directly linked wearing the hijab to committing terrorist acts, according to what some said. The Public Prosecution in Paris announced the rejection of the high school student’s complaint against the school principal, who accused her of assaulting her during the incident. The head of the Maurice Ravel school in eastern Paris resigned after allegedly receiving death threats online.