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STATEMENT: Housing Implications of Trump’s Disparate Impact Executive Order
Trump’s Executive Order on disparate impact is a blueprint for legalized discrimination, telling federal agencies to ignore outcomes—no matter how unequal.
Apr 242 min read
SCOTUS, Chevron & Administrative Law: What Housing Justice Organizers Should Know
These Supreme Court decisions mark a significant shift in how housing laws may be enforced and interpreted.
Aug 23, 20243 min read
Alliance for Housing Justice Responds to White House Housing Supply Action Plan
The Administration must, with all of its funding and policy decisions, prioritize those that are suffering the greatest housing burden.
Jul 6, 20226 min read
Housing Advocates Encourage Trade Groups to Support Fair Housing By Accepting ERA Funds
Landlords have both a legal and moral responsibility to accept Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) funds and to not pursue non-payment...
Aug 16, 20212 min read
Housing Advocates Fight for Equitable Zoning Policies
(Washington, D.C.) — The American Jobs Plan's proposal incentivizing local governments to reform zoning laws could have unintended...
Jun 23, 20213 min read
LETTER: Principles for Equitable Zoning Reform
Download AHJ's equitable zoning reform letter as a PDF . June 23, 2021 President Joe Biden 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington,...
Jun 23, 202112 min read
Immediate Priorities and Approach Needed from a Biden/Harris Administration on Housing
In the midst of a pandemic, millions face losing their homes. These need to be the priorities of a Biden/Harris Administration
Dec 21, 20203 min read
HUD's Disparate Impact Standard: An Assault on Civil Rights
The Trump Administration continued its assault on fair housing—attacking the Disparate Impact Standard and the people it protects.
Sep 9, 20203 min read
27 Ways Racism and White Supremacy Impact Housing
The roots of white supremacy, which are responsible for the housing crisis, are the same roots that feed the oppression dealt by police.
Jun 18, 20208 min read
Housing Justice National Platform
Housing Justice National Platform for a Homes Guarantee WE ARE We are a movement of tenants, homeowners and allies, and we are building...
Apr 7, 20207 min read
The AFFH Rule: Why Trump's New Proposal is Dangerous
The Trump Administration is attacking fair and affordable housing. Their proposed new rule would strip away fair housing law and more.
Mar 12, 20203 min read
Leave AFFH Alone
Late yesterday, HUD announced plans to roll back Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH), a legal requirement of the Fair Housing...
Feb 27, 20202 min read
Dr. Martin Luther King’s Fair Housing Legacy: Today it is in danger.
Do you know about Dr. Martin Luther King's Dream for fair and just housing? He spent the last few years of his life fighting for it.
Jan 19, 20203 min read
HUD's Proposed AFFH Rule: AHJ's Response
HUD announced plans to roll back Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). We demand they take the housing crisis seriously.
Jan 8, 20203 min read
Understanding AFFH: What Is "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing" & How Does It Work?
AFFH Update, March 2025 :Â We are disappointed, but not surprised, that the Trump Administration and HUD Secretary Scott Turner have...
Sep 27, 20184 min read
Conociendo a la AFFH: ¿qué es y cómo funciona?
Actualización: El martes 14 de enero de 2020, el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD por sus siglas en inglés) publicó en...
Sep 27, 20184 min read
Understanding Disparate Impact in Housing
UPDATE - April 2025: Â See our statement on Trump's Disparate Impact Executive Order for the latest information on the state of disparate...
Aug 8, 20184 min read
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