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LGBTQ people now protected under the Fair Housing Act

Feb 15, 2021
HUD will begin enforcing the Fair Housing Act in cases of discrimination against LGBTQ people.
Anyone who believes they have been discriminated against because of their gender identity or sexual orientation can now file a complaint with HUD.
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The fight to prohibit workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation

Sep 20, 2017
The nonprofit Lambda Legal Defense Fund has filed an appeal on a case of discrimination based on sexual orientation that could go to the Supreme Court.
LGBT members and their supporters take part in the Equality March for Unity & Pride parade in downtown Washington DC on June 2017.
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