United States v Housing Authority City of Bloomfield (E.D. MO.)

On September 30, 2025, the United States filed an “election” complaint in United States v. Housing Authority of the City of Bloomfield and Eddie Joe Hankins (E.D. Mo.). The complaint alleges that the defendants discriminated on the basis of sex in violation of the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Specifically, the complaint alleges that Eddie Joe Hankins sexually harassed a female housing applicant.  The case was referred to the Division after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) received a complaint, conducted an investigation, and issued a charge of discrimination.

Press Release - 9/30/2025