Fair Housing
Which NJ city is known for its landmark affordable housing lawsuits that led to the Mount Laurel Doctrine?
ATrenton
BMount Laurel Township✓ Correct
CCamden
DNewark
Explanation
Mount Laurel Township was the defendant in the NJ Supreme Court cases (1975 and 1983) establishing that all municipalities must provide their fair share of affordable housing opportunities.
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