Housing Act of 1968 – Definition and Impacts
The Fair Housing Act of 1968, also known as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, was a landmark piece of legislation signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on April 11, 1968. This Act aimed to combat discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, and family status. The 1968 housing act substantially expanded on existing civil rights legislation and was a crucial step towards achieving equality, justice, and fairness in housing opportunities for all.
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