Fair Housing
A Mississippi fair housing violation that involves a pattern or practice of discrimination may be prosecuted by:
AMREC only
BThe U.S. Department of Justice✓ Correct
CThe Mississippi Gaming Commission
DThe state tax commission
Explanation
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) can bring civil rights enforcement actions for pattern or practice violations of the Fair Housing Act, in addition to HUD's administrative enforcement for individual complaints.
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