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> I’m still not sure how that sort of discrimination is legal, but here we are. It's still an open question whether or not the civil rights act protects whites
by User23 2y ago
> I’m still not sure how that sort of discrimination is legal, but here we are.
It's still an open question whether or not the civil rights act protects whites or not (that is, are they a protected class). That's not flamebait, although I realize it's a spicy observation. Regardless, there is a real question around the legislative intent when the law was passed and in ordinary jurisprudence laws are interpreted through that lens, among other factors.
- blackeyeblitzar 2y ago[flagged]
- readthenotes1 2y agoOpen question? I kinda doubt it. The CRA doesn't mention, afaik, any particular ethnic group. E.g., It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex, or national origin;...