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What are the protected classes under federal law?

By Ron Leshnower, About.com

Question: What are the protected classes under federal law?
Answer: The Fair Housing Act, which is the federal law governing housing discrimination, includes the following seven protected classes: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status.
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