Overview
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination on the basis of
- Race
- Color
- National origin
This applies to programs receiving federal financial aid.
Justice in minority and low-income populations
On February 11, 1994, President Clinton signed Executive Order 12898: Federal Action to Address Environmental Justice in Minority and Low-Income Populations.
Its purpose is to:
- Focus federal attention on the environmental and human health effects of federal actions on underserved and low-income populations
- Achieve environmental protection for all communities
The City upholds this law.