The Kansas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Kansas) today welcomed the passage of a law by the state legislature that would void racist housing covenants.
Kansas’ HB2562 would make any restrictive covenant on real property on any deed, plat, declaration, restriction, covenant, or other conveyance void and unenforceable. The bill would allow the owner of the real property to remove such covenants. In 1968, the Federal Fair Housing Act made racial covenants in deeds illegal.
“We welcome the passage of this important law voiding all racist covenants in our state,” said CAIR-Kansas Board Chair Moussa Elbayoumy. “This is an important step in addressing the history of housing discrimination in our state and nationwide.”
He noted that CAIR-Kansas previously supported legislation that would void racist housing covenants.
SEE: CAIR-Kansas Supports Legislation Aiding in Removal of Racist Housing Covenants
CAIR also supported similar legislation in other states nationwide.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CONTACT: CAIR-Kansas Board Chair Moussa Elbayoumy, 785-318-6323, melbayoumy@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com