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Names are an attribute. Hijabs and turbans are not protected classes either, but religion is. In this case, one would argue nationality, probably, but I'm not
by ss108 4y ago
Names are an attribute.
Hijabs and turbans are not protected classes either, but religion is.
In this case, one would argue nationality, probably, but I'm not sure what the strength of a lawsuit would be or on what basis.
- SahAssar 4y agoI don't think the last name "Pot" is going to be clearly associated with any protected class. If they where banning all last names prefixed by "O'" or the name "Rousseau" that'd be a bit different.
- ss108 4y agoYeah, this is kind of the issue; I don't know if "Pot" is indicative of any clear nationality or heritage. Kind of a lacuna in the law--I think almost everyone in the country would agree this person has a legit grievance here, but not sure what the exact legal theory would be...
- Perenti 4y agoReasonably common and significant name in Kampuchea. One of the things these lists reveal is the depth of cultural bias out there.
- tjrDL6MjB2Zwwa 4y agoThey would be required to make the victim whole based upon the harm endured.
- tjrDL6MjB2Zwwa 4y agoguys... it's a name. The victim can sue due to damages, but it's still just a name. I believe there's someone running around with a first or last name of literally "null" who has problems regularly. They should absolutely be able to sue, but there's no way in hell someone is deliberately did that as a result of even neglectful discrimination. It's just poor engineering.