In urgent cases, HUD may authorize the Attorney General to seek which type of relief?

• A. Permanent injunction
• B. Temporary or preliminary relief
• C. Monetary damages
• D. Contempt sanctions

Answer: (B)

In urgent cases, quick action is needed to stop ongoing discrimination and prevent irreparable harm while the case proceeds. Temporary or preliminary relief—such as temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions—provides that immediate safeguard, halting the discriminatory practice until a full hearing can decide the merits. This is why it’s the best fit: it addresses the urgent need to halt harm right away, rather than waiting for a trial to conclude. Permanent injunction would be a final remedy after a full decision, monetary damages focus on compensating harm rather than stopping the conduct, and contempt sanctions involve penalties for violating a court order rather than initial relief to stop the conduct.