As the federal investigation into Tampa's "crime free multi-housing" program continues, the U.S. Department of Justice is looking for statements from those who were negatively impacted by it. According to a document obtained by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, the DOJ is evaluating how Tampa implemented the program, and if it targeted Black and Latino renters—or the areas where they are more likely to live. The DOJ has not yet determined if the program violated federal law, but is looking for personal input as part of the investigation.
As the federal investigation into Tampa's "crime free multi-housing" program continues, the U.S. Department of Justice is looking for statements from those who were negatively impacted by it. According to a document obtained by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, the DOJ is evaluating how Tampa implemented the program, and if it targeted Black and Latino renters—or the areas where they are more likely to live. The DOJ has not yet determined if the program violated federal law, but is looking for personal input as part of the investigation.