They could have sbrerped it narrowly as a prohibition against discrimination. but he believe it gave them the authority to the promote racial integration in the nation's cities. hanna jones goes onto describe that man's belief that the authority to pressure white communities to build more affordable housing and end discriminatory zoning practices. maybe you're wondering who was this radical who believed the law gave him a mandate to force an end to racial segregation. it was none other than george romney achlts republican. the former governor of the state of michigan whose sun twigs ran for pr...