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My question involves civil rights in the State of: New York

I feel I was discriminated against based on my race..
What you FEEL and what you can PROVE are two different things.

I went shopping with my children at a high end store. We were followed the entire time we were there.
Okay. I suppose if you did not do anything wrong and had not ever done anything wrong or illegal in the past that they were wasting their time and awfully bored.

At check out, I shared that I was not happy what I experienced.
I was told not to take it personal and that they had to follow us because it's the holiday season. I was also told they have so many small items in the store that they had to follow us to be certain we were not going to steal.
I called to speak to the manager to share what I experienced at the store and was asked what do I want out of this..
And I bet they NEVER told you that the only reason you were followed was because of your race. Correct?

Maybe I'm just highly upset with the managers response, but can we sue for discrimination and emotional distress on behalf of my children and myself. I'm so uncomfortable shopping now and my kids now constantly feel they are being viewed as criminals when they shop. Which is a shame. We aren't not third class citizens.
Anyone can sue for anything. Winning is much harder than suing. However, you do not appear to have any case here. If you do not like the way you feel you were treated, vote with your feet and your wallet and take your business elsewhere.