When is discrimination based on race permitted?

Discrimination based on race is never permitted due to the protections provided by the Fair Housing Act and various state laws that prohibit discriminatory practices in both public and private sector housing. The Fair Housing Act, enacted in 1968, aimed to eliminate housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunities, making it illegal to deny housing or discriminate in housing-related activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.

The commitment to non-discrimination is fundamental to ensuring that individuals can access housing without facing barriers based on their race. This principle supports the broader efforts of civil rights legislation to uphold social justice and equality for all people. As a result, there are no circumstances under which race-based discrimination is legally acceptable in housing, making it clear that the correct understanding is that such discrimination is never permitted.