Fair Housing
In Missouri, the 'protected class' of 'national origin' under the Fair Housing Act covers discrimination based on:
AOnly citizenship status
BA person's ancestry, birth country, or ethnic characteristics✓ Correct
COnly language spoken
DOnly immigration status
Explanation
National origin discrimination under the FHA covers discrimination based on ancestry, birth country, and ethnic characteristics — including language and cultural practices associated with national origin. Missouri's MHRA adds 'ancestry' as a separate category.
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