The Housing and Civil Enforcement Section works to protect some of the most fundamental rights of individuals, including the right to access housing free from discrimination, the right to access credit on an equal basis, the right to patronize places of business that provide public accommodations and the right to practice one’s faith free from discrimination.
The Housing and Civil Enforcement Section enforces:
The
Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in housing.
The
Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which prohibits discrimination in credit.
Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination in certain places of public accommodation, such as hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and theaters. The Department of Justice can bring a lawsuit under Title II when there is reason to believe that a person has engaged in a
pattern or practice of discrimination in violation of Title II. Individuals can also file suit to enforce their rights under Title II.
the
Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, which prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing land use regulations that discriminate against religious assemblies and institutions or which unjustifiably burden religious exercise.
and the
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which provides for the temporary suspension of judicial and administrative proceedings and civil protections in areas such as housing, credit and taxes for military personnel while they are on active duty.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Settlement Provides $700,000 in Compensation to Hispanic Borrowers of Unsecured Consumer Loans in Texas
Friday, February 1, 2013
The Justice Department announced a settlement with the city of Lomita, Calif., resolving allegations that the city violated RLUIPA when it denied the Islamic Center of the South Bay's application to build a new mosque on its property.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Memorandum of Understanding Creates Framework for Strong Coordination and Cooperation