A new rule proposed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development could lead to more racial segregation. By emphasizing "fair housing choice," this approach prioritizes individual choices rather than pushing systemic changes necessary to dismantle segregated housing. Instead the new rule aims to absolve officials of the responsibility for achieving this goal. But history has shown that any attempt to promote fair housing that does not actively work to destroy deeply ingrained systems of residential segregation will fail. And research has shown time and again that segregated housing is detrimental to all in our society. The residential segregation we...
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