judicial enforcement

judicial enforcement Sec. 502. (a) The Secretary may petition any appropriate district court of the United States for temporary or permanent injunctive relief if the Secretary determines that this Act, or any regulation under this Act, has been violated. (b) Except as provided in section 518(a) of title 28, United States Code, relating to litigation before the Supreme Court, the Solicitor of Labor may appear for and represent the Secretary in any civil litigation brought under this Act, but all such litigation shall be subject to the direction and control of the Attorney General. [29 U.S.C. 1852] Enacted January 14, 1983, P.L. 97–470, title V, sec. 502, 96 Stat. 2596.