General Civil Section
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The largest section within the Civil Division is the General Civil section. This section offers broad exposure to civil litigation. While each AUSA in the section is assigned a wide variety of cases, many develop expertise in particular areas of law depending upon their interests and the needs of the USAO. Two primary areas of practice are tort cases, including medical malpractice and air crash cases, and Title VII cases alleging discrimination in hiring and employment practices by agencies of the United States. Other areas of practice include immigration, bankruptcy, debts owed the United States or its agencies, breach of contract, judicial review of administrative findings, and injunctive proceedings. Some cases arise in the lands area, including condemnation, ejectment, and quiet title actions. In addition, section AUSAs handle civil penalty and injunctive relief actions to enforce federal environmental laws both as plaintiffs and defendants.