Agency regulations implementing Title VI also prohibit intentional discrimination based on race, color, or national origin, covering any disposition, service, financial aid, or other benefits provided under the recipient’s program, the determination of the site or location of facilities, or other aspects of program operations. A Title VI discriminatory intent claim alleges that a recipient intentionally treated persons differently or otherwise knowingly caused them harm because of their race, color, or national origin. Toward that end, Title VI bars intentional discrimination. The purpose of Title VI is simple: to ensure that public funds are not spent in a way that encourages, subsidizes, or results in discrimination on these bases. Title VI prohibits discrimination based on “race, color, or national origin …under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” 42 U.S.C. Intentional Discrimination by a Third Party Proof of Systemic or Widespread Discrimination (Pattern or Practice) Other Issues Affecting Title VI Cases Involving Intent S ECTION VI: P ROVING D ISCRIMINATION – I NTENTIONAL D ISCRIMINATION Please click here to see the complete revised Manual. This is just a section of the larger revised Title VI Legal Manual.
