1968 Fair Housing Act

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Fair_Housing_Amendments_Act_of_1988
gptkbp:applies_to gptkb:Color
gptkb:race
gptkb:religion
national origin
sex
gptkbp:criticism enforcement challenges
lack of awareness among the public
loopholes in legislation
gptkbp:effective_date April 11, 1968
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:administration
complaint process
judicial action
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkbp:historical_significance first federal law to address housing discrimination
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1968 Fair Housing Act
gptkbp:impact land use regulations
urban development policies
increased access to housing for minorities
housing market dynamics
community demographics
real estate practices
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for religious organizations
owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units
private clubs
prohibits redlining
prohibits steering
requires equal housing opportunities
gptkbp:legacy foundation for future civil rights legislation
impact on social justice initiatives
influence on state and local laws
inspiration for housing advocacy movements
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Equal_Credit_Opportunity_Act
gptkb:Housing_for_Older_Persons_Act
gptkb:Americans_with_Disabilities_Act
gptkbp:purpose prohibit discrimination in housing
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Housing_and_Urban_Development_Act_of_1965
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964
community activism
fair housing organizations
housing policy reforms
discrimination lawsuits
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:Lyndon_B._Johnson
gptkbp:significance landmark legislation in U. S. history
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lyndon_B._Johnson
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3