Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a newspaper in Minnesota that publishes an ad stating 'Christian neighborhood' for a rental property would be:
AProtected by First Amendment freedom of the press
BPotentially liable for publishing a discriminatory advertisement✓ Correct
CExempt because it is only reflecting the landlord's preference
DPermitted because religion is not a protected class in advertising
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discriminatory advertising for the sale or rental of housing. Indicating a religious preference in a rental ad ('Christian neighborhood') is discriminatory advertising that violates the Act.
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