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In reply to the discussion: 'What the hell, Sam': Justice Alito slammed for making 'joke' about Black children in KKK costumes [View all]Tickle
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Colorado Solicitor General Eric Olson replied, “No, because Klu Klux Klan outfits are not protected characteristics under public accommodation laws.”
“And presumably,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor interjected, “that would be the same Ku Klux Klan outfit regardless whether if the child was Black or white or any other characteristic.”
“Justice Jackson’s example of that, the Santa in the mall who doesn’t want his picture taken with Black children,” Justice Alito began, getting the basics of the analogy incorrect.
That’s when Alito decided to make a “joke,” while thousands of Americans were listening to the Court’s live proceedings.
“So if there’s a Black Santa at the other end of the mall, and he doesn’t want to have his picture taken with a child who is dressed up in a Ku Klux Klan outfit, now does that Black Santa have to do that?”
He then laughed, and some viewers in the gallery joined with him
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