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Can I Sue for Being Kicked Out of a Club, Neighborhood, or Online Group?<\/h1>\n\n
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Yes, you may be able to sue a private group if you were removed due to a protected characteristic such as religion. But a key legal challenge is proving that the group functions as a \u201cpublic accommodation.\u201d This classification would subject it to anti-discrimination laws.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Private groups can kick you out for any or no reason. A club that is truly private may be difficult to sue after you’ve been excluded from membership.<\/p>\n

But if a seemingly private group is actually public enough to be considered a \u201cpublic accommodation,” the group can’t discriminate against you because of your inherent traits that are protected classes. You may be able to sue a group if they kick you out because of your race, religion, sex, national origin, or disability, among other things.\u00a0<\/p>\n

One major hurdle is proving the private group is actually public. An experienced federal\u00a0civil rights lawyer<\/a>\u00a0can help you gather evidence, give you legal advice, and determine if it’s in your best interests to pursue legal action.<\/p>\n

Learn more about private groups and related laws below:<\/p>\n