Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 36.503 — Suit By The Attorney General
28 C.F.R. § 36.503
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Following a compliance review or investigation under § 36.502, or at any other time in his or her discretion, the Attorney General may commence a civil action in any appropriate United States district court if the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that—
(a) Any person or group of persons is engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination in violation of the Act or this part; or
(b) Any person or group of persons has been discriminated against in violation of the Act or this part and the discrimination raises an issue of general public importance.
Authorizing Statute
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Regulations42 U.S.C. § 12186
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Functions of the Attorney General28 U.S.C. § 509
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Departmental regulations5 U.S.C. § 301