Fair Housing Act

By franz_Aut

  • First Civil Rights law

    Said that everyone can own or sell homes, no matter their race.

  • Court case: Shelley v. Kraemer

    The court said people can’t use the law to stop others from buying homes because of their race.
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    Protests for fair housing

    People, including Martin Luther King Jr., protested against housing discrimination.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. was killed

    His death pushed the government to pass the housing law quickly.

  • Fair Housing Act became law

    It became illegal to treat people unfairly in housing because of their race, religion, or where they’re from.

  • Gender added

    Now people couldn’t be treated unfairly because they are male or female.

  • Families and disabled people added

    The law protected people with disabilities and families with kids.

  • Court said “disparate impact” counts

    Even if a rule isn’t racist on purpose, if it causes unfair results, it’s still illegal.

  • LGBTQ+ protections added

    People can’t be treated unfairly in housing because of sexual orientation or gender identity.