Fair Housing
A Maryland newspaper refuses to run a housing advertisement that contains racially discriminatory language. The newspaper is:
AViolating the First Amendment
BActing in accordance with the Fair Housing Act, which makes publishing discriminatory ads illegal✓ Correct
CRequired by Maryland law to run all ads
DLiable to the advertiser for refusing the ad
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act prohibits publishing advertisements that indicate a preference, limitation, or discrimination based on protected characteristics. Newspapers may and should refuse such ads.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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