January 31, 2023 • 52 min
One of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation in American history is the Fair Housing Act of 1968. It is also a piece of legislation that has rarely been properly enforced. So, in early January, the Biden administration released a proposal that would give the FHA a new set of teeth. Vox senior policy reporter Rachel Cohen (@rmc031) explains.
PLUS: The Biden administration wants to hear from you. Click here to find out how to submit your feedback about the new proposal.
References:
Your segregated town might finally be in trouble
The Gray Area: The roots of homelessness
The homeownership society was a mistake
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