The U.S. Supreme Court, in a recent 5-4 decision held that disparate-impact-based discrimination claims are within the jurisdiction of the court and fall under the Fair Housing Act.
The following link contains a detailed analysis of that decision by Harry J. Kelly, Esq., Nixon Peaboddy LLP (Washington D.C. Office).
Nixon Peabody LLP Analysis of U.S. Supreme Court Disparate Impact Decision
To view the entire U.S. Supreme Court decision, please click on the link below:
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS ET AL V . INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES PROJECT, INC., ET AL.
