Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'sex' as a protected class has been interpreted by courts and HUD to include:
AOnly biological sex assigned at birth
BProtections against harassment and, in some jurisdictions and interpretations, gender identity and sexual orientation✓ Correct
COnly protections for women purchasing property
DMarital status regardless of gender
Explanation
Courts and federal agencies have interpreted the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on sex discrimination to encompass sexual harassment and, increasingly, gender identity and sexual orientation, based on the Supreme Court's reasoning in Bostock v. Clayton County.
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