Environmental racism claims brought under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. From: Environmental Law | Date: March 22, 1995| Author: Fisher, Michael | COPYRIGHT 1995 Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides a useful basis for litigation over environmental racism. The main advantages of Title VI include its focus on disparate impact and the opportunity for equitable remedies. The focus on disparate impact means that intentional discrimination does not need to be shown. Use of Title VI would also provide a link between environmental and civil rights issues. Advocates of environmental justice should use Title VI in both the legal and political arena...

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