Fair Housing
Which federal agency is primarily responsible for enforcing the Fair Housing Act?
ADepartment of Justice (DOJ)
BDepartment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)✓ Correct
CFederal Trade Commission (FTC)
DConsumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Explanation
HUD is the primary federal agency responsible for investigating Fair Housing Act complaints and enforcing its provisions.
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