42 U.S.C. § 14141 : US Code - Section 14141: Cause of action

Search 42 U.S.C. § 14141 : US Code - Section 14141: Cause of action

(a) Unlawful conduct
It shall be unlawful for any governmental authority, or any agent
thereof, or any person acting on behalf of a governmental
authority, to engage in a pattern or practice of conduct by law
enforcement officers or by officials or employees of any
governmental agency with responsibility for the administration of
juvenile justice or the incarceration of juveniles that deprives
persons of rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected
by the Constitution or laws of the United States.
(b) Civil action by Attorney General
Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe
that a violation of paragraph (1) (!1) has occurred, the Attorney
General, for or in the name of the United States, may in a civil
action obtain appropriate equitable and declaratory relief to
eliminate the pattern or practice.