A Claimant may choose to bring his housing discrimination case either before an Administrative Law Judge or:

• A. The Attorney General
• B. A Federal District Court
• C. A State Court
• D. A Local Mediation Panel

Answer: (A)

When housing discrimination is alleged, there are two enforcement paths that the government recognizes. First, the claim can be handled through an administrative process where an Administrative Law Judge hears the case and issues a decision. The other path involves the government stepping in to enforce the law in court, which is carried out by the Department of Justice under the direction of the Attorney General. This reflects the government’s ability to pursue civil action in federal court on behalf of the public when federal housing discrimination laws are involved. The role of the Attorney General here is to bring or oversee such civil actions, making it the appropriate alternative forum in this context.