American Dream or Housing Nightmare? The Reality Immigrants Face When Searching for a Home
Access to housing in the United States continues to be marked by deep racial, ethnic, and immigration inequalities. In 2025, immigrant communities, especially Latino communities, continue to face historical barriers, discrimination, and political pressures that restrict their right to decent housing. Factors such as immigration status, as well as language, origin, skin color, accent, and religion continue to be used to reject or exclude tenants and homebuyers. Discrimination can occur at various stages: renting, purchasing, credit, insurance, and rent payments. …
