Which federal department serves as the enforcement agency for Titles II and III?

• A. Education
• B. Labor
• C. Justice
• D. Transportation

Answer: (C)

The enforcement of Titles II and III is handled by the Department of Justice because these titles cover discrimination by state and local governments (public entities) and by places of public accommodation. The DOJ, through its Civil Rights Division, has the authority to investigate complaints, negotiate settlements, and file civil actions to enforce compliance with ADA requirements, ensuring accessibility and non-discrimination across both government and business public settings.

For context, Title I (employment) is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is why that option isn’t correct here. Transportation-specific accessibility duties may involve other agencies in certain programs, but the primary enforcement for Titles II and III is the Department of Justice.