housing discrimination
Coverage of housing discrimination in the Nexus archive.
- Trump administration seeks to halt first US reparations program for Black people
The Trump administration joined a lawsuit to block Evanston, Illinois' reparations program offering up to $25,000 to Black residents for past housing discrimination, citing unconstitutional race-based criteria. The program, approved in 2021, was seen as a model for U.S. reparations efforts.
- Joy Behar on Jaxson Dart support of Trump: ‘The definition of stupidity and racist’
ABC News pundit Joy Behar criticized New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart for supporting President Trump, calling it 'the definition of stupidity and racist.' Behar referenced Trump's history of discrimination and racism, including housing discrimination in the 1970s.
- California cities seek to bless polyamorous unions. Lawyers warn it will get messy in court
West Hollywood and other California cities are moving to formally recognize polyamorous unions to address housing and healthcare discrimination. Lawyers warn that legal complexities in divorce, custody disputes, and family court battles will arise.
- The 'Muslim only' flats advertised by homeowners in parts of East London in breach of equality laws
Homeowners in parts of East London are advertising 'Muslim only' flats, which is a violation of equality laws. The practice raises concerns about housing discrimination and legal compliance in the region.
- 'Dear America': HUD workers say they're being blocked from doing their jobs
HUD employees claim the Trump administration is obstructing their work on housing discrimination, while HUD asserts it is restoring 'sanity' to fair housing enforcement. A website called 'Dear America' features anonymous letters from employees detailing these allegations.