Civil Rights Division: Selection of Cases and Reasons Matters Were Closed
Abstract
CRT was established in 1957 and is the primary institution within the federal government responsible for enforcing federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, handicap, religion, age, familial status, and national origin (referred to as protected classes). CRT has grown in size from 15 attorneys in 1958 to 274 attorneys at the end of fiscal year 1999. CRT's responsibilities also grew over this period. CRT enforces the federal Civil Rights Acts; the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965, as amended through 1992; the Fair Housing Act (FHA)5; the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA); the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA); the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA); the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act; and additional civil rights provisions contained in other laws and regulations. These laws prohibit discrimination in education, employment, credit, housing, public accommodations and facilities, voting, and certain federally funded and conducted programs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA383302
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office