In a major decision today divided along political ideology with Kennedy the swing vote and author the SCT determined that disparate impact claims are cognizable under the Fair Housing Act. Charles W. Thompson, Jr. Executive Director and General Counsel International Municipal Lawyers Association, Inc. 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 1440 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 202-466-5424 x7110 Direct: 202-742-1016 Cell: 240-876-6790 Plan ahead: IMLA's Annual Conference October 3-8, 2015 - The Rio, Las Vegas, NV IMLA's Annual Seminar April 15-18, 2016 - Omni Shoreham, Washington D.C.