Rescinding Portions of Department of Transportation's Title VI Regulations To Conform More Closely With the Statutory Text and To Implement Executive Order 14281
What happened
The U.S. Department of Transportation, signed by Donald Trump, is amending its Title VI regulations to eliminate disparate-impact liability. These changes align the Department's rules with the original public meaning of Title VI and implement Executive Order 14281, which directs the elimination of disparate-impact liability. The rule is effective on June 11, 2026, and also aligns with changes made by the U.S. Department of Justice effective December 10, 2025.
Why it matters
This policy means the Department of Transportation will only prohibit intentional discrimination, not actions that unintentionally lead to different outcomes for different groups. It aims to reduce compliance costs and address statutory and constitutional concerns with previous regulations. This change potentially alters how civil rights violations are addressed in programs receiving federal transportation funding.
Who it affects
- ›U.S. Department of Transportation
- ›Programs receiving Federal financial assistance
- ›Individuals participating in transportation programs
- ›U.S. Department of Justice
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