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Under federal anti-discrimination laws, businesses can refuse service to any person for any reason, unless the business is discriminating against a protected class.
At the national level, protected classes include:
Race or color
National origin or citizenship status
Religion or creed
Sex
Age
Disability, pregnancy, or genetic information
Veteran status
Some states, like California, have more protected classes than the federal baseline. In addition to the above factors, California adds:
Marital status
Sexual orientation or gender identity
Medical condition, or AIDS/HIV status
Military or veteran status
Political affiliations or activities
Status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking
Contact your state attorney general or consult a lawyer for details on how your state handles its particular antidiscrimination law.
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Interesting. Does political affiliation fall under creed on the federal level or can you say 'no democrats!' at the front of your store?
Huh.. notice in fascist california, you can't discriminate against someone based on their political affiliation.