Fair Housing
Under New York City's Human Rights Law, which of the following is a protected class NOT covered by the federal Fair Housing Act?
ARace
BImmigration status✓ Correct
CSex
DReligion
Explanation
NYC's Human Rights Law provides broader protections than the federal FHA, covering additional classes such as immigration status, lawful source of income, and sexual orientation—categories not explicitly protected under the federal law.
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