# 42 U.S.C. § 2000b–3: “Complaint” defined

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## Section

- **Citation:** 42 U.S.C. § 2000b–3
- **Heading:** “Complaint” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 9, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE > CHAPTER 21—CIVIL RIGHTS > SUBCHAPTER III—PUBLIC FACILITIES

## Text

A complaint as used in this subchapter is a writing or document within the meaning of section 1001, title 18.

( Pub. L. 88–352, title III, § 304 , July 2, 1964 , 78 Stat. 246 .)

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