Fair Housing
Which federal agency primarily enforces the Fair Housing Act?
AThe Department of Justice (DOJ)
BThe Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)✓ Correct
CThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
DThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Explanation
HUD (the Department of Housing and Urban Development) is the primary federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing the Fair Housing Act. The DOJ may also bring cases, and private parties may sue in federal court.
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