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 banned discriminatory practices in employment and ended segregation in public places such as swimming pools, libraries, and public schools.This authority to intervene has been used most frequently in cases involving discrimination in schools, prisons, and in the selection of jurors. 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. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please complete this form. Person Completing Form (select one):. It prohibits unequal application of voter registration requirements, racial segregation in schools and public accommodations, and employment discrimination. The FEHA prohibits harassment based on a protected category against an employee, an applicant, an unpaid intern or volunteer, or a contractor. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based upon national origin. Title VIII of the proposed Civil Rights Act was known as the Fair Housing Act, a term often used as a shorthand description for the entire bill.