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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJust an honest question
In light of the recent SCOTUS ruling can a buisness owner refuse to serve a person wearing a red MAGA hat? If yes , then its high time that they started. Make them feel the sting of this ruling.
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Just an honest question (Original Post)
Maine Abu El Banat
Jul 2023
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Shermann
(8,750 posts)1. If somebody orders a custom MAGA hat from a hatter, yes
Otherwise, no.
Effete Snob
(8,387 posts)2. Yes. You always could
You can refuse service to anyone not wearing a tie if you want. There are plenty of places which require a jacket.
The general low level of understanding of discrimination law is kind of surprising, but political orientation is not a protected class.
A private business can refuse service to anyone for any reason, as long as it is not a prohibited reason.
People who wear MAGA hats has never been a protected class.
WhiskeyGrinder
(24,187 posts)3. This.
Maine Abu El Banat
(3,479 posts)4. Thank you
Shermann
(8,750 posts)5. States can embellish the federal protections with additional groups
"Political affiliations or activities" are protected in California.