Fair Housing
Which of the following is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act?
ADisability
BSexual orientation✓ Correct
CReligion
DNational origin
Explanation
Sexual orientation is not a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act, although the Supreme Court's Bostock decision and HUD guidance suggest broader protections may apply. Many states and local jurisdictions add sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes. In Arkansas, the federal protected classes apply.
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