Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act), as amended, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings. It is the policy of the State of Georgia to provide, within constitutional limitations, for fair housing throughout the State.Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. The protections afforded against discrimination on the basis of familial status shall apply to any person who is pregnant or is in the process of securing legal. The Fair Housing Act, 42 USC 3601 et seq. To provide comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Title VIII of the Act is also known as the Fair Housing Act (of 1968). On April 11, 1968, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which was meant as a follow-up to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It prohibits unequal application of voter registration requirements, racial segregation in schools and public accommodations, and employment discrimination.