The Trump administration is suing Facebook, but not for reasons you may think. Trump is suing Facebook, claiming Facebook discrimination for allowing “landlords and home sellers access to advertising tools that limit which prospective buyers or tenants can view certain online ads based on race, religion, sex, disability and other characteristics.”
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The Trump administration is going after Facebook for allegedly engaging in housing discrimination.
On Friday, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson filed a lawsuit against Facebook, accusing the tech giant of discrimination for allowing “landlords and home sellers access to advertising tools that limit which prospective buyers or tenants can view certain online ads based on race, religion, sex, disability and other characteristics,” reports NPR.
Anna María Farías, serving as HUD’s assistant secretary for fair housing and equal opportunity, blasted Facebook for the alleged discrimination. “The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination including those who might limit or deny housing options with a click of a mouse,” said Farías, adding, “When Facebook uses the vast amount of personal data it collects to help advertisers to discriminate, it’s the same as slamming the door in someone’s face.”