Fair Housing
A Hawaii newspaper refuses to publish a real estate advertisement containing racially discriminatory language. This is:
AA. A violation of the First Amendment freedom of the press
BB. Permissible because the Fair Housing Act applies to the advertiser, and the newspaper has the right to refuse✓ Correct
CC. A violation of fair housing law since publishers must print all advertisements
DD. Required to be reviewed by the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission
Explanation
While the Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to publish discriminatory ads, newspapers may refuse to publish them. The Act applies to advertisers who submit discriminatory content.
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