The three articles below tell of legal action that continues to award monetary damages related to Fair Housing violations.
Justice Department Settles Lawsuit Against South Carolina Landlord for Discriminating Against Families With Children
http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2012/August/12-crt-1003.html
City of Woodlake, Calif., Settles With Justice Department Over Practice of Unlawful Pre-employment Medical Examinations
http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2012/August/12-crt-963.html
Fifth Conspirator Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violation In Maryland
http://www.fbi.gov/baltimore/press-releases/2012/fifth-conspirator-pleads-guilty-to-civil-rights-violation-in-maryland
Your take on the news articles above?
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