Fair Housing
What is the 'national origin' protected class under the Fair Housing Act and what does it cover?
AOnly country of birth
BDiscrimination based on a person's ancestry, birthplace, culture, linguistic characteristics, or surname associated with a national origin group✓ Correct
COnly citizenship status
DOnly ethnicity, not language
Explanation
The national origin protected class covers discrimination based on a person's or their ancestors' country of birth, culture, language, accent, or name associated with a national origin group. Requiring English-only speakers or discriminating against persons with accents can constitute national origin discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.
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