A coalition of 24 state attorneys general, led by California AG Rob Bonta, submitted comments opposing HUD's proposed rollback of Fair Housing Act disparate impact regulations.

Disparate Impact Standard:

• Upheld by Supreme Court in 2015 (Texas v. Inclusive Communities)
• Allows challenges to practices with discriminatory effects
• No proof of discriminatory intent required

Coalition Opposition:

• 24 state attorneys general call proposed rule unlawful
• NAACP Legal Defense Fund urges maintaining framework
• Housing Assistance Council highlights rural community impacts
• Marin County expresses local compliance concerns

Implications for Owners:

• Outcome shapes compliance requirements for years
• State fair housing laws may still enforce disparate impact
• Potential patchwork of requirements across jurisdictions

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