[trompetenaccoun]

So, saying "you can't be part of our group because you're not black" would be illegal in the US and the person could sue for damages?

Wanna see some examples proving the opposite? That is not how it works at all, what you describe is an example of equal legal rights, I already mentioned these laws are anti-equality. Anti constitutional even, not that many in the US seem to care.

[em-bee]

it depends on the purpose of the group. when it comes to employment or services to the public then yes. i don't see how that is anti-equality.