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The founders of Return to the Land, a whites-only community in Arkansas, say they aren’t breaking any laws.

The New York Times

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"Federal discrimination lawsuit filed over whites-only housing development in Arkansas...
Return to the Land’s settlement near Ravenden is only open to whites, Christians and heterosexuals..."

"Missouri resident Michelle Walker’s complaint...states that Return to the Land’s rejection of her application to buy land violated the Fair Housing Act and Civil Rights Act on the federal and state levels..."

"...Walker’s November 2025 application to buy land from Return to the Land included questions about her and her family’s religion and ancestry, which surprised her because they were “clearly violating federal and state fair housing laws prohibiting consideration of race and religion in a land-sale decision,” the complaint states..."

"...Walker is a white Christian woman who has Jewish ancestry, a Black husband and biracial children, according to the complaint. The Return to the Land online application portal deemed Walker’s family “not an ideal fit” for the organization."

"...Applicants are required to submit photos or a video “to confirm that they appear white” and are encouraged to submit DNA test results to back up their claims of their ancestry, the complaint states...."

https://arkansasadvocate.com/2026/05/20/federal-discrimination-lawsuit-filed-over-whites-only-housing-development-in-arkansas/

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Federal discrimination lawsuit filed over whites-only housing development in Arkansas | Arkansas Advocate

A Missouri woman says her application to buy land from Return to the Land was denied because of her Jewish heritage and multiracial family.

Arkansas Advocate
The #CivilRightsActOf1968 was signed by #LBJ on #ThisDayInHistory in 1968. One part, the #IndianCivilRightsAct, (finally) extended most of the #BillOfRights to cover #NativeAmerican tribes. Another part, the #FairHousingAct effectively prohibited most #discrimination in housing.

Trump’s “Homes for People” Plan Distracts From Failing Policies, Experts Say

Trump's proposal to ban institutional investors from buying homes won't make up for damage of tariffs and deportations.

https://murica.website/2026/01/trumps-homes-for-people-plan-distracts-from-failing-policies-experts-say/

Trump’s “Homes for People” Plan Distracts From Failing Policies, Experts Say – The USA Potato

Donald Trump WAGES WAR AGAINST FAIR HOUSING ACT After 1970s Lawsuit!!!

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Trump trying to relive his early Queens real estate glory days, denying apartments to African Americans.

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HUD Whistleblowers Say Trump Admin Is Gutting Enforcement of Fair Housing Laws

The White House is “systematically destroying” protections for renters and homeowners, Sen. Elizabeth Warren says.

https://murica.website/2025/09/hud-whistleblowers-say-trump-admin-is-gutting-enforcement-of-fair-housing-laws/

HUD Whistleblowers Say Trump Admin Is Gutting Enforcement of Fair Housing Laws – The USA Potato

In rural Arkansas, the founders of Return to the Land are creating a whites-only community, screening applicants with ancestry checks and claiming a legal exemption for private associations. Despite their belief that current political shifts may help them in court, housing experts say this is a clear violation of federal law. With the Arkansas AG investigating and the ACLU insisting the Fair Housing Act bans all racial discrimination, can the group’s legal gamble succeed? Find out more: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/realestate/arkansas-white-housing-return-to-land.html?smid=nytcore-android-share #Arkansas #housing #FairHousingAct #discrimination #news #CivilRights #ReturntotheLand
Arkansas Housing Development Restricted to White Residents Sparks Legal Concerns

Housing rights experts say a community restricted to white residents is illegal, but the creators believe they could win a potential challenge in court in the current political climate.

The New York Times

Federal Housing Agency Adopts English-Only Policy

HUD’s deputy secretary says the agency will speak in “one language” to fulfill its mission to help those in need.

https://murica.website/2025/08/federal-housing-agency-adopts-english-only-policy/

Federal Housing Agency Adopts English-Only Policy – The USA Potato

A bill that would restrict Texas land sales to people connected with the governments of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia is heading for Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. If he signs the measure into law, it could lead to a swift legal challenge.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/housing/2025/05/30/522721/bill-restricting-texas-land-sales-to-foreign-residents-approaches-finish-line/

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Bill restricting Texas land sales to people from some foreign countries on verge of becoming law

Senate Bill 17 is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. If he signs it into law, legal challenges could soon follow.

Houston Public Media