But they are quick to cite the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibits using the military to pursue or arrest violators of criminal law.

Another canon of the council stated that bishops should no longer pursue violators of church property in the royal courts, but should use ecclesiastical courts instead.

In 1890, Wanamaker persuaded Congress to pass an act prohibiting the sale of lottery tickets through the mail, and then he aggressively pursued violators.

The FTC stated that it would pursue violators on a case-by-case basis.

While the testimony has portrayed board officials as essentially uninterested in pursuing violators, it has also indicated that such a lack of interest might be a survival tactic.

"But from a practical standpoint boards must consider to what extent they are willing to pursue violators."

With three Republican and three Democratic slots, the commission is often deadlocked; its members have been timid about pursuing violators.

A presidential directive should be issued to pursue violators of antiprejudice laws in the workplace more vigorously.

The United States has jurisdiction over foreign companies if they violate American laws, and wants other countries to pursue violators on their territory as well.

Some political experts say Mr. Penelas should also appoint an ethics board to pursue violators.