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WATCH: Long Island couple sues over real estate broker’s allegedly racist text

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ABC News. (2026, October 29). WATCH: Long Island couple sues over real estate broker’s allegedly racist text. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/video/137661032/

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A couple from Long Island has filed a lawsuit against their former real estate broker at Douglas Elliman for alleged racial discrimination in housing. The complaint stems from a text message the broker reportedly sent, which included an offensive remark about the clients' race. ABC News reported on this incident, interviewing the plaintiffs and discussing the implications of such behavior in the real estate industry.
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A Long Island couple has filed a lawsuit against their former real estate broker from Douglas Elliman, alleging housing discrimination. The suit stems from a racist text message sent by the broker that read "Ugh they are black." ABC News reporter Linsey Davis spoke with the couple, who claim this incident violated fair housing laws and led to significant distress during their home-buying process. The broker has since been terminated by Douglas Elliman for her actions.

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Long Island couple sues over real estate broker’s allegedly racist text ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with a Long Island couple suing a now-former broker at realtor Douglas Elliman for housing discrimination, after the broker sent a text saying “Ugh they are black.”
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Long Island couple sues over real estate broker’s allegedly racist text ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with a Long Island couple suing a now-former broker at realtor Douglas Elliman for housing discrimination, after the broker sent a text saying “Ugh they are black.” uncertain
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