Fair Housing
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, the protected class of 'sex' has been interpreted by courts and HUD to include:
AOnly biological sex
BSexual orientation, gender identity, and sexual harassment (per evolving interpretations)✓ Correct
COnly male or female categories
DOnly pregnancy-related discrimination
Explanation
Federal courts and HUD have interpreted the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on sex discrimination to encompass sexual orientation, gender identity, and sexual harassment as forms of sex discrimination.
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