Fair Housing
The federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits discrimination based on which protected classes?
ARace, color, religion, and national origin only
BRace, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status✓ Correct
CRace, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, and sexual orientation
DRace, color, religion, sex, and age
Explanation
The federal Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended) protects seven classes: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status. Sexual orientation and gender identity are protected under HUD's current enforcement policy.
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