United States v. Bob Lawrence Realty, Inc.

GOLDBERG, Circuit Judge:

This case presents the first appellate challenge to the constitutionality of 42 U.S.C. § 3604(e), the “anti-blockbusting” provision of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq. We find that § 3604(e) falls within the constitutional authority of Congress to enact legislation to enforce the Thirteenth Amendment and that § 3604(e) does not violate the First Amendment. The District Court enjoined appellant from violating § 3604(e). We affirm.

This action was brought by the Department of Justice pursuant to Title VIII…