Fair Housing

The Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co. (1968) Supreme Court ruling held that:

Q: The Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co. (1968) Supreme Court ruling held that:

In Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co. (1968), the Supreme Court held that the Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits all racial discrimination — private or public — in the sale or rental of property, with no exceptions.

AThe Fair Housing Act applies to all residential properties

BThe Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits all racial discrimination in property sales and rentals with no exceptions✓ Correct

CFamilial status is a protected class

DSex discrimination in housing is unconstitutional

Explanation

In Jones v. Alfred H.

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