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FTC isn't the DOJ. They can't prosecute anything.



They can file for injunctive relief and issue cease and desist orders. If those orders aren't followed, they can proceed with monetary relief as well.

The FTC can do whatever congress authorizes them to do. The supreme court decided that what congress laid out in law required the FTC to file the cease and desist first, and then if that order is violated, then they can peruse further action.




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