It is illegal to discriminate against applicants for wanting to use HAP.
You need more than 'feelings' though to bring a case. You have to be able to prove it, at least to some extent.

Is no decision on it yet.
Because of that, there is a certain 'temptation' to try and predict the decision.
You should try to avoid doing that based on articles. You do not know the full facts of the case.