DOJ Civil Rights AI Statement
DOJ Civil Rights Division — Statement on Algorithmic Discrimination Under Federal Civil Rights Laws
United States · DOJ-CFPB-EEOC-FTC Joint Statement (Apr. 25, 2023)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- April 25, 2023
- Applies to
- All entities subject to FHA, ECOA, Title VII, ADA, and FTC Act
- Enforced by
- Department of Justice; CFPB; EEOC; FTC
DOJ joined three other federal agencies in an interagency statement confirming that existing civil rights laws — Fair Housing Act, ECOA, Title VII, ADA — apply fully to AI and algorithmic systems. AI does not create a 'liability shield' for discrimination.
Who is protected: U.S. consumers subjected to automated systems in housing, lending, employment, and commerce
Legal detail
Joint Statement on Enforcement of Civil Rights, Fair Competition, Consumer Protection, and Equal Opportunity Laws in Automated Systems (Apr. 25, 2023), signed by DOJ Civil Rights Division, CFPB, EEOC, and FTC. Subsequent statements May 2024 reaffirmed. Survived EO 14110 revocation.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | April 25, 2023 |
| Citation | DOJ-CFPB-EEOC-FTC Joint Statement (Apr. 25, 2023) |
| Private right of action | Yes, individuals can sue |
| Penalties | Underlying statutory penalties |
| Topics | automated decision-making · housing and credit decisions · AI hiring and employment · consumer protection |
| Agency page | Joint Statement on Enforcement of Civil Rights Laws in Automated Systems (April 2023) |
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