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A hotel refuses to rent a room to a same-sex couple.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title II prohibits discrimination by public accommodations on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin. Some state laws also provide protections based on sexual orientation.
A restaurant has a dress code that prohibits traditional cultural attire.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title II, which might consider such a policy as a pretext for national origin or racial discrimination.
A hotel doesn't provide accessible rooms for guests with disabilities.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III requires accommodations to be accessible to individuals with disabilities.
A conference center refuses to host an event for a religious group.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title II may imply that such an action constitutes religious discrimination in public accommodations.
An innkeeper charges a higher rate for rooms to people from a certain country.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title II forbids discrimination on the basis of national origin in public accommodations.
A nightclub denies entry to individuals based on their race.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title II outlaws discrimination on the ground of race in places of public accommodation.
A travel agent refuses to serve someone because of their sexual orientation.
State Non-Discrimination Laws, as currently, there is no federal law that explicitly prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in public accommodations.
A bed and breakfast won't allow a transgender person to book a room.
State Non-Discrimination Laws and interpretations of Title VII or Title IX, though these primarily cover employment and education, could be argued in court as applied in cases of gender identity discrimination.
A vacation rental requires a higher deposit from guests of a particular ethnic background.
Fair Housing Act, although typically applied to housing, may offer protection against ethnic discrimination in certain types of vacation rentals.
A cruise line only offers discounts to married couples, excluding domestic partnerships.
State laws that recognize domestic partnerships must provide them with the same benefits as married couples which could render such a policy discriminatory.
A country club denies membership based on the applicant's religion.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title II prohibits discrimination by private clubs if they are considered places of public accommodation depending on their operations.
A restaurant says they cannot cater to a wheelchair user because they are not equipped to do so.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III requires that public accommodations like restaurants make necessary modifications to serve people with disabilities, within certain limits.
A spa retreat denies service to an individual based on their gender identity.
State Non-Discrimination Laws that include gender identity as a protected class; absence of a broad federal law specifically protecting against discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of gender identity.
An adventure tour company refuses clients above a certain age.
Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits discrimination based on age in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance, and some state laws might apply to businesses like tour companies.
A theme park refuses entry to someone based on their perceived nationality.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title II, which prohibits discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of national origin. Additional state or local ordinances may also apply.
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