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June 26, 2015

Supreme Court Affirms "Disparate Impact" Lawsuits Under Fair Housing Act 
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In another decision, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing
"disparate impact" discrimination lawsuits under the Fair Housing Act.
The decision means housing bias lawsuits can proceed in cases where
discrimination wasn't intentional but ended up being the result. A
disparate impact would apply to cases such as setting income standards
that would disadvantage a racial group. The American Civil Liberties
welcomed the decision, saying: "This ruling recognizes the stark reality
that housing discrimination, regardless of intent, persists for many
Americans."

 

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