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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 28 - Judicial Administration |
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Chapter I - Department of Justice |
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Part 55 - Implementation of the Provisions of the Voting Rights Act Regarding Language Minority Groups |
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Subpart F - Sanctions |
§ 55.23 - Enforcement by the Attorney General.
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§ 55.23 Enforcement by the Attorney General.
(a) The Attorney General is authorized to bring civil actions for appropriate relief against violations of the Act's provisions, including section 4 and section 203. See sections 12(d) and 204.
(b) Also, certain violations may be subject to criminal sanctions. See sections 12(a) and (c) and 205.
[Order No. 655-76, 41 FR 29998, July 20, 1976, as amended by Order No. 3291-2011, 76 FR 54112, Aug. 31, 2011]