Fair Housing (alternative)
A Maryland developer who advertises new homes exclusively using photos showing only white families is:
AExercising artistic license in advertising
BViolating the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discriminatory advertising✓ Correct
CComplying with HUD guidelines
DProtected under the First Amendment
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act prohibits advertising that indicates a preference for, or limitation based on, race or other protected characteristics. Using photos that exclusively depict one racial group constitutes discriminatory advertising.
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