Arakji

I. BACKGROUND

1 A. Factual Background 2 Microchip is a corporation that operates in California. See First Amended Complaint 3 (“FAC”), ECF No. 22 at 1. Mr. Arakji is a California resident who is Muslim and wears a long 4 beard for religious purposes. See id. ¶ 1. Mr. Arakji alleges that his “national origin is Lebanese, 5 which is an Arab country in the Middle East,” where he was born. See id. Further, Mr. Arakji 6 alleges that he has “Arabic ancestry and ethnic characteristics.” See id. Mr. Arakji also alleges that 7 his first name—Mazen—“is known to be an Arabic name,” and his surname—Arakji—“is known 8 to be a [M]uslim surname.” See id. Additionally, Mr. Arakji alleges he has a “very obvious 9 musculoskeletal disability which limits [his] ability to grip and lift heavy objects.” See id. Mr. 10 Arakji unsuccessfully applied for a job at the company Microsemi Corp. (“Microsemi”) in 2017. 11 See id. ¶¶ 23–30. Microsemi’s decision not to hire Mr. Arakji is the basis of this lawsuit. See id. 12 ¶¶ 23–37. Microchip acquired Microsemi in 2018. See id. ¶ 21. 13 Mr. Arakji alleges that Microchip declined to hire him due to his disability, religion, national 14…