Fair Housing
Under the Illinois Human Rights Act, 'ancestry' as a protected class protects against discrimination based on:
AOnly recent immigration status
BA person's national, ethnic, or family background or lineage✓ Correct
COnly discrimination against Native Americans
DEducational or occupational background
Explanation
Ancestry as a protected class under the Illinois Human Rights Act protects persons from discrimination based on their national, ethnic, or family lineage. It is distinct from but related to national origin and provides broad protection against discrimination based on heritage.
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