; or (ii) any person or group of persons has been discriminated against under this subtitle and such discrimination raises an issue of general public importance; the Attorney General may commence a civil action in any appropriate United States district court. (2) Authority of court In a civil action under paragraph (1)(B), the court— (A) may grant any equitable relief that such court considers to be appropriate, including, to the extent required by this subtitle— (i) granting temporary, preliminary, or permanent relief; (ii) providing a modification of policy, practice, or procedure, or alternative method; and (iii) making reasonable accommodations for individuals who have not received a COVID–19 vaccine; (B) may award such other relief as the court considers to be appropriate, including monetary damages to individuals aggrieved when requested by the Attorney General; and (C) may, to vindicate the public interest, assess a civil penalty against the entity subject to this subtitle in an amount— (i) not exceeding $50,000 for a first violation