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. 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. The Commission played a significant role in securing the passage of the Civil. Rights Act of 1968 which included Title VIII, the Fair Housing law. Congress has amended sections of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 over the years, with the majority of amendments enacting changes to Title VII. The Fair Housing Act, 42 USC 3601 et seq. Its economy is based on tourism and offshore finance.