Fair Housing
The 1866 Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C. §1982) prohibits discrimination based on:
AAll seven federal protected classes
BRace only, in all real property transactions✓ Correct
CNational origin only
DSex and religion
Explanation
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits discrimination based on race in all real and personal property transactions. It has no exceptions (unlike the FHA) and can be used to challenge race discrimination.
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