Fair Housing
A Missouri landlord says 'I only rent to people from my church.' This is:
ALegal because religion is a personal choice
BIllegal discrimination based on religion under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CLegal because landlords can select tenants freely
DOnly illegal if the tenant is non-Christian
Explanation
Religion is a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act. A landlord who restricts rentals based on religious affiliation is engaging in illegal housing discrimination.
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