Sunday, March 16, 2025

The Differences Between Civil Rights Laws and DEI Policies

 From The Easton Gazette:

The Civil Rights Acts are federal laws prohibiting discrimination. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law in the United States that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. It’s a key piece of legislation aimed at ensuring equal access and treatment in areas like education, healthcare, transportation, and other federally funded services.

Title VI states that "No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." (42 U.S.C. § 2000d). This applies to entities like schools, universities, hospitals, and state or local government agencies that take federal money.

Enforcement typically falls to federal agencies that provide the funding—like the Department of Education or Health and Human Services. They can investigate complaints, set regulations, and, if necessary, cut off funding to non-compliant programs. Individuals can also file lawsuits if they’ve been discriminated against, though proving intent isn’t always required; showing a discriminatory effect can sometimes suffice. (Read more.)


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