DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF CLOTHING OR CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS ILLEGAL

The laws of the State of North Dakota make it a crime to prevent or hinder any person from exercising his or her civil rights. Any person whose rights have been breached in such a manner may bring legal action against the interfering person. Such an action can include compensatory monetary damages. The United States Supreme Court has ruled in support of this in the case of Cohen v. California, 403 US 15 (1971). Thus, a person's right to wear the clothing of his or her choice, as well as the right to belong to any club or organization of his or her choice, is constitutionally protected, and persons or establishments who discriminate on the basis of clothing or club membership are subject to lawsuit.