Civil Rights and Fair Housing Law

2-0-4 units · Undergraduate

Introduces students to basic principles of U.S. civil rights and anti-discrimination law, with a focus on land use and housing. Explores the role of the land use regulatory system in perpetuating or addressing racial inequality, including topics such as exclusionary zoning, residential segregation, and gentrification. Presents students with the central legal tools for addressing discrimination, including the Constitution's Equal Protection Clause, the Fair Housing Act, and fair lending laws.Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.