Fair Housing
A news article reveals that a local apartment complex has systematically denied applications from African American applicants. This is an example of:
AA. Redlining
BB. Racial discrimination in housing prohibited by the Fair Housing Act and Civil Rights Act of 1866✓ Correct
CC. Blockbusting
DD. Steering
Explanation
Systematically denying housing applications based on race is direct racial discrimination, prohibited by both the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and the Civil Rights Act of 1866. The latter has no exemptions, making such discrimination actionable in all circumstances.
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