Who are considered “persons” under Title VI?
One may assume that “persons” is not limited to U.S. citizens. In other words, “persons” may include individuals who are non-U.S. citizens. See Plyer v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982); Mathews v. Diaz, 426 U.S. 67 (1976). Rights protected by Title VI are analogous to such protections under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments, and U.S. Supreme Court cases provide persuasive authority to the scope of “persons” protected by Title VI.
Related Questions
- If a recipient is covered by a state or local "English-only" law, must it still comply with the Title VI obligation and agency guidance interpreting that obligation?
- Do Department of Justice (DOJ) Title VI implementing regulations prohibit both intentional discrimination and practices that have a discriminatory impact?
- Do other federal agencies have Title VI regulations that prohibit both intentional discrimination and practices that have a discriminatory impact?
