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In 2010, after receiving a report of race discrimination on the University of South Carolina ("USC") campus, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") examined USC's policies and practices related to the handling of complaints of discrimination and harassment under federal civil rights laws, including Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Following its investigation, the DOJ reached a settlement agreement, under which USC agreed to improve its policies and practices; train students, faculty and administrators on their responsibilities under USC's policies; and respond to such complaints in a timely and effective manner. USC was also to train select administrators, faculty and students to lead future trainings on campus; adopt revised anti-discrimination and harassment policies before the start of the 2011-12 school year; and initiate training during the spring 2012 semester.
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Heather Turner (6/5/2014)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 1:48 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: South Carolina
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Case Ongoing: No reason to think so
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice
Plaintiff Type(s):
U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
Attorney Organizations:
U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
University of South Carolina (Columbia, Richland), State
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Case Details
Causes of Action:
Title IV, Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000c et seq.
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: Plaintiff
Nature of Relief:
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
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Order Duration: 2010 - 2012
Content of Injunction:
Develop anti-discrimination policy
Implement complaint/dispute resolution process
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Race:
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