Fair Housing
Which federal law prohibits racial discrimination in ALL real estate transactions (even by private owners selling their own home)?
AA. The Fair Housing Act of 1968
BB. The Civil Rights Act of 1866✓ Correct
CC. The Americans with Disabilities Act
DD. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Explanation
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits racial discrimination in all property transactions and has no exemptions, unlike the Fair Housing Act of 1968 which has limited exemptions for small owner-occupied buildings.
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