# Democratic Attorneys General

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## Timeline

- **2026-04-15**: Expected Hearing — First scheduled hearing for the motion for a preliminary injunction.
- **2026-03-16**: Lawsuit Filed — Democratic AGs formally sue HUD in federal district court to block the guidance.
- **2026-02-05**: State AG Warning — A coalition of 22 Democratic AGs sends a letter to HUD warning of potential legal action.
- **2026-01-10**: HUD Guidance Issued — HUD releases new interpretive guidance on disparate impact and algorithmic underwriting.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Democratic AGs Challenge HUD Over Fair Housing Guidance and Algorithmic Bias
2026-03-17 00:47:50 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/democratic-ags-sue-hud-fair-housing-guidance-2026

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