DOJFinal Rule
Rescinding Portions of Department of Justice Title VI Regulations to Conform More Closely with the Statutory Text and to Implement Executive Order 14281
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Summary
The Department of Justice is updating its civil rights rules to better match what the actual law says and to follow a presidential executive order. These changes affect how the federal government enforces anti-discrimination laws in programs that receive federal funding, like schools and hospitals.
Key Points
- 1The DOJ is removing or changing rules that went beyond what Title VI of the Civil Rights Act actually requires
- 2This affects enforcement of anti-discrimination protections in schools, colleges, hospitals, and other institutions that receive federal money
- 3The changes implement Executive Order 14281, which directs agencies to align their regulations more closely with statutory language
- 4The updates may narrow the scope of what kinds of discrimination cases the federal government can pursue under these rules
- 5Institutions receiving federal funding should review how these changes might affect their compliance obligations
Key Dates
Published
December 10, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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