Fair Housing
A Mississippi property owner refuses to sell to a buyer who recently immigrated from Mexico, stating they prefer 'American buyers.' This constitutes discrimination based on:
ACitizenship status — not a protected class under fair housing
BNational origin — a protected class under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CLanguage — not covered by the Fair Housing Act
DImmigration status — a separate legal issue
Explanation
National origin is a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. Refusing to sell based on a buyer's country of origin (Mexico) constitutes national origin discrimination regardless of the seller's stated preference for 'American buyers.
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