What is the DOJ's role in ADA enforcement?

What is the DOJ's role in ADA enforcement?

• A. Enforces Title I employment protections only.
• B. Writes ADA standards but does not enforce.
• C. Enforces Titles II and III; investigates complaints regarding public entities and public accommodations and may pursue enforcement actions.
• D. Handles enforcement for state agencies only.

Answer: (C)

The Department of Justice enforces Titles II and III of the ADA. Title II covers public entities like state and local governments, and Title III covers public accommodations such as hotels, restaurants, stores, and other places open to the public. DOJ investigates complaints about discrimination by these entities and can pursue enforcement actions, including civil lawsuits or settlements, to achieve compliance. It does not enforce Title I employment protections—that’s the job of the EEOC—and it does not write ADA standards; those are developed by the Access Board and then used in regulations.

The Department of Justice enforces Titles II and III of the ADA. Title II covers public entities like state and local governments, and Title III covers public accommodations such as hotels, restaurants, stores, and other places open to the public. DOJ investigates complaints about discrimination by these entities and can pursue enforcement actions, including civil lawsuits or settlements, to achieve compliance. It does not enforce Title I employment protections—that’s the job of the EEOC—and it does not write ADA standards; those are developed by the Access Board and then used in regulations.