Reading Room Document

Guidelines for Enforcement of Title VI prepared by the Department of Justice.

The document is a letter from the Attorney General discussing the enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The conclusions reached in the document emphasize the importance of regular, systematic inspections to ensure compliance with Title VI, and the use of alternative methods of enforcement to secure compliance. The document also presents guidelines for enforcement, including procedures for deferral of action on applications, court enforcement, administrative action, and procedures for cases of noncompliance with subgrantees. The questions presented for review include the need for training programs for agency compliance officers, the availability of personnel and funds for agencies to fulfill their obligations, and the coordination of Title VI enforcement among agencies.

December 27, 1965