Fair Housing Act

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Timeline

  1. Expected Hearing

    First scheduled hearing for the motion for a preliminary injunction.

  2. Lawsuit Filed

    Democratic AGs formally sue HUD in federal district court to block the guidance.

  3. State AG Warning

    A coalition of 22 Democratic AGs sends a letter to HUD warning of potential legal action.

  4. HUD Guidance Issued

    HUD releases new interpretive guidance on disparate impact and algorithmic underwriting.

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Regulation Bearish

Democratic AGs Challenge HUD Over Fair Housing Guidance and Algorithmic Bias

A coalition of Democratic Attorneys General has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), alleging that new federal guidance weakens the Fair Housing Act. The legal challenge focuses on the agency's interpretation of 'disparate impact' and its implications for algorithmic underwriting in the mortgage industry.

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