The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Beaumont, claiming the city discriminates against people with disabilities "by imposing overly-restrictive zoning and fire code restrictions" that are not imposed on those who are not disabled. The lawsuit arose after people with disabilities whose homes were closed or were threatened with closure under Beaumont's housing restrictions filed complaints with the U.S.
Feds File Discrimination Suit City Of Beaumont
By Manuella Libardi, The Beaumont Enterprise
Tue, 05/26/2015 - 4:42pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Texas Jefferson County Beaumont
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