28 C.F.R. § 0.50

General functions

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The following functions are assigned to, and shall be conducted, handled, or supervised by, the Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division:

(a) Enforcement of all Federal statutes affecting civil rights, including those pertaining to elections and voting, public accommodations, public facilities, school desegregation, employment (including 42 U.S.C. 2000e-(6)), housing, abortion, sterilization, credit, and constitutional and civil rights of Indians arising under 25 U.S.C. 1301 et seq., and of institutionalized persons, and authorization of litigation in such enforcement, including criminal prosecutions and civil actions and proceedings on behalf of the Government and appellate proceedings in all such cases. Notwithstanding the provisions of the foregoing sentence, the responsibility for the enforcement of the following described provisions of the U.S. Code is assigned to the Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division:

(1) Sections 591 through 593 and sections 595 through 612 of title 18, U.S. Code, relating to elections and political activities;

(2) Sections 241, 242, and 594 of title 18, and sections 1973i and 1973j of title 42, U.S. Code, insofar as they relate to voting and election matters not involving discrimination or intimidation on grounds of race or color, and section 245(b)(1) of title 18, U.S. Code, insofar as it relates to matters not involving discrimination or intimidation on grounds of race, color, religion, or national origin;

(3) Section 245(b)(3) of title 18, U.S. Code, pertaining to forcible interference with persons engaged in business during a riot or civil disorder; and

(4) Sections 241 through 256 of title 2, U.S. Code (Federal Corrupt Practices Act).

(b) Requesting and reviewing investigations arising from reports or complaints of public officials or private citizens with respect to matters affecting civil rights.

(c) Conferring with individuals and groups who call upon the Department in connection with civil rights matters, advising such individuals and groups thereon, and initiating action appropriate thereto.

(d) Coordination within the Department of Justice of all matters affecting civil rights.

(e) Consultation with and assistance to other Federal departments and agencies and State and local agencies on matters affecting civil rights.

(f) Research on civil rights matters, and the making of recommendations to the Attorney General as to proposed policies and legislation relating thereto.

(g) Representation of Federal officials in private litigation arising under 42 U.S.C. 2000d or under other statutes pertaining to civil rights.

(h) Administration of sections 3(c) and 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1973a(c), 1973c).

(i) Upon request, assisting, as appropriate, the Commission on Civil Rights or other similar Federal bodies in carrying out research and formulating recommendations.

(j) Administration of section 105 of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 (50 U.S.C. App. 1989b).

(k) Upon request, certifications under 18 U.S.C. 245.

(l) Enforcement and administration of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336.

(m) Community education, enforcement, and investigatory activities under section 102 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended.

(n) Upon request, certification under 18 U.S.C. 249, relating to hate crimes.

[Order No. 423-69, 34 FR 20388, Dec. 31, 1969] Editorial Note:For Federal Register citations affecting § 0.50, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 11 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 1972–2026 · leading case: Brown v. Califano, 627 F.2d 1221 (D.C. Cir. 1980).

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Brown v. Califano, 627 F.2d 1221 (D.C. Cir. 1980). “See also 28 C.F.R. §§ 0.50 , 50.3 (Alt. I-B-l) (1979) (Department of Justice Regulations directing initiation or intervention in civil suits to achieve compliance).”

Clients' Council v. Pierce, 532 F. Supp. 563 (W.D. Ark. 1982). “§ 3613 ; 28 C.F.R. §§ 0.50 (a), 0.51(b). HUD has attempted in other ways to promote policies of nondiscrimination and fair housing with respect to the City of Texarkana.”

United States v. Philadelphia Elec. Co., 351 F. Supp. 1394 (E.D. Pa. 1972). “They allege that the authority to commence litigation on behalf of the Government to enforce Title VII is specifically delegated to the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Civil Rights Division pursuant to 28 C.F.R. § 0.50 which provides: “Subject to the general…”

Auth. to Obtain & Share Statewide Voter Roll Data (OLC 2026). · cites it 8× “” 28 C.F.R. § 0.50(a). “Notwithstanding 5 50 Op.”

Patterson v. Harris (D.D.C. 2022). “At most, Petitioner points to the requirements of the “the Fifth Amendment” and to 28 C.F.R. § 0.50 , a federal regulation that assigns the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division the function of “reviewing investigations arising from reports or complaints of…”

Patterson v. United States Dep't of Just. (D.D.C. 2023). “Plaintiff merely points to the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution and to 28 C.F.R. § 0.50 , a federal regulation that assigns the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division the function of “reviewing investigations arising from reports or complaints of public…”

Doe v. Dep't of Just. (D.D.C. 2025). “In fact, 28 C.F.R. § 0.50 , explicitly assigns the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division the exclusive discretionary function of “reviewing investigations arising from reports or complaints of public officials or private citizens,” id.”

Daniels v. United States Dep't of Just. (D.D.C. 2025). “In fact, 28 C.F.R. § 0.50 , explicitly assigns the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division the exclusive discretionary function of “reviewing investigations arising from reports or complaints of public officials or private citizens,” id.”

Voth v. Holder, 373 F. App'x 78 (D.C. Cir. 2010). “The regulation on which the appellant relies, 28 C.F.R. § 0.50 , describing the general functions of the Civil Rights Division, serves an organizational purpose and does not make it mandatory for the Civil Rights Division to investigate every civil rights violation alleged.”

The Vacancies Act (OLC 1998). “See 28 C.F.R. §0.50 (1997).2 It would be anomalous indeed if the occurrence o f a vacancy lessened her authority to assign duties in the way that best promotes the efficiency of the Department.”

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Auth. to Obtain & Share Statewide Voter Roll Data (OLC 2026). “” 28 C.F.R. § 0.50(a). “Notwithstanding 5 50 Op.”

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Auth. to Obtain & Share Statewide Voter Roll Data (OLC 2026). “” 28 C.F.R. § 0.50(a). “Notwithstanding 5 50 Op.”

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