Read the following scenario. Jacob Smith is an African-American man in his fifties. He heads to a local restaurant for dinner and is told by the hostess that he is going to have to sit on "that side" of the establishment, as she gestures to a part of the restaurant where only other African-Americans are sitting. Mr. Smith feels offended and leaves the restaurant. Based on passage of the Civil Rights Act, what is Mr. Smith's best recourse?

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Johnathon Hunter

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16 January, 14:33

Read the following scenario. Jacob Smith is an African-American man in his fifties. He heads to a local restaurant for dinner and is told by the hostess that he is going to have to sit on "that side" of the establishment, as she gestures to a part of the restaurant where only other African-Americans are sitting. Mr. Smith feels offended and leaves the restaurant. Based on passage of the Civil Rights Act, what is Mr. Smith's best recourse?

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Jade Olsen · Answer 1

Based on the scenario, the passage of the civil rights act that would potentially became Mr. Smith's best resource is : contacting the justice department about a potential discrimination lawsuit.

According to the constitution, all men has the same right at the eyes of the law. Imposing a different treatment towards another person based on their race is a form of violation against that right.