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New York bar was within its right to throw out Trump supporter, judge rules

US news 26 April 2018
Greg Piatek sued a New York City bar for discrimination after he was thrown out for wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat. A judge dismissed the lawsuit saying the law doesn't protect against political discrimination.

A Trump supporter who sued a New York City bar for discrimination after he was thrown out for wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat has lost his lawsuit:

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Our overly-litigious society: Guy sues bar that refused him service for being a Trump supporter, claiming it "offended his sense of being American," and that wearing a MAGA hat is part of his spiritual beliefs.

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wait.... a business can not refuse to bake a cake for someone who is in direct conflict with their religious beliefs but a bar can kick out someone for wearing a hat??? Judge rules bars can discriminate against Trump supporters

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This is interesting. Although in DC, you can't discriminate against someone based on political affiliation.

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