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Protecting homeowners from discriminatory home appraisals

March 13, 2023
Courtesy of DOJ Principal Deputy Chief Jon Seward of the Civil Rights Division's Housing and Civil Enforcement Section; CFPB Deputy Director Zixta Q. Martinez; and CFPB General Counsel Seth Frotman
Homeownership is one of the best paths to building intergenerational wealth, especially within communities historically shut out from fair access to the housing market. For families of all races and income levels to prosper and successfully pursue the American dream of homeownership, home appraisals must be accurate and free of bias.
Updated March 13, 2023

Justice Department Remembers Judy Heumann

March 7, 2023
Courtesy of Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke
The Justice Department remembers Judy Heumann, one of the pioneers of the disability rights movement. Ms. Heumann, who used a wheelchair since childhood as a result of polio, died on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Her struggle to advance the rights of people with disabilities was pivotal in securing civil rights protections for people with disabilities and helped shape the disability rights enforcement work that the department’s Civil Rights Division does today.
Updated March 7, 2023

Teen Dating Violence Awareness: Investing in Young Leaders

February 28, 2023
Courtesy of Allison Randall, Acting Director
For many teenagers, developing bonds with an intimate partner is an important time in learning how to foster respectful, caring relationships. It’s a vital part of growing up and often comes at a time that can be fraught with anxiety and confusion as they explore and establish their own identities and navigate complex relationships. As adults, it’s our responsibility to not only model healthy relationships but also listen to young people on how we can support them in forging new connections...
Updated February 28, 2023

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