Unruh Civil Rights Act
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The Unruh Civil Rights Act is a piece of California legislation that specifically outlaws discrimination in housing and public accommodations based on sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, or medical condition.
[edit] Text of the Act
"All persons within the jurisdiction of this state are free and equal, and no matter what their sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, or medical condition are entitled to the full and equal accommodations, advantages facilities, privileges, or services in all business establishments of every kind whatsoever." Civil Code section 51(b)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Fact Sheet[1].