A landmark federal legislation that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, or religion in various spheres including employment, education, and access to public facilities and accommodations.
The Fair Housing Law encompasses regulations and statutes that prohibit discrimination in housing-related transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, and disability.
In the context of U.S. federal anti-discrimination laws, 'protected class' refers to certain minority subgroups of the population that must be treated fairly and without discrimination, particularly in matters related to housing, employment, and public accommodations.
