The Tiny Motel Is Located in State X

question 67

Essay

The Tiny Motel is located in State X.It is not readily accessible from any major highway.Few,if any of their guests are from out of state.The motel has filed suit in federal court to be exempt from the anti-discrimination provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.What are the arguments for and against exemption?

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Definitions:

Discriminatory Law

Laws or legislation that unfairly differentiate between individuals or groups, often based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, or other characteristics, leading to inequality or injustice.

Strict Scrutiny

A form of judicial review that courts use to determine the constitutionality of certain laws, requiring laws to serve a "compelling state interest" and be narrowly tailored to achieve their goals.

Narrowly Tailored

A legal doctrine requiring laws to be specifically designed to achieve their objective without affecting other rights more than necessary.

Tobacco Products

Items produced from the tobacco plant for human consumption, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and chewing tobacco.