Fair Housing
A Louisiana real estate company that refuses to hire African American agents 'because our clients in this area prefer white agents' is violating:
AOnly employment discrimination laws, not fair housing law
BBoth fair housing law (by facilitating discrimination based on race) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (employment discrimination)✓ Correct
CNo law because business preferences are protected
DOnly the REALTOR® Code of Ethics
Explanation
Refusing to hire agents based on race violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (employment discrimination) and, if it facilitates housing discrimination (catering to client preferences for racial segregation), may also implicate fair housing law.
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