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OPINION: Fair Housing Month more important than ever
In North Carolina, fair housing is more important than ever. We have been blessed by economic growth. Good jobs and the natural beauty of our state continue to draw new residents from across the country. But we are seeing that housing supply is not keeping up with demand. It is during these challenging market conditions that people particularly need the protections of the Fair Housing Act.
U.S. Attorney’s Office announces partnership with Justice Department’s new initiative to combat redlining
GREENSBORO — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina announces its partnership with the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division as it launches the department’s new Combatting Redlining Initiative.
U.S. Attorney's office hosts roundtable to combat sexual harassment in housing
GREENSBORO — On April 30, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina and the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division hosted a roundtable for community organizations to discuss the problem of sexual harassment in housing, U.S. Attorney Matthew G.T. Martin announced. The event included state and local fair housing agencies, a representative from Legal Aid of North Carolina’s Fair Housing Project, and numerous community organizations.