It is not illegal for consumers to boycott companies. The Supreme Court in 1982 ruled the First Amendment protects Americans’ rights to protest private businesses.

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      My girlfriend’s mom bought pillows for herself and gifted us towels, much to our disappointment. The towels are unremarkable.

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        I would have asked for a gift receipt, returned them, then donated the money to Planned Parenthood or something like that. Then given them the donation receipt for their taxes.