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28 U.S.C. § 1361

Action to compel an officer of the United States to perform his duty

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28 U.S.C. § 1361 — Action to compel an officer of the United States to perform his duty

U.S.C. Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE 28 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE PART IV - JURISDICTION AND VENUE CHAPTER 85 - DISTRICT COURTS; JURISDICTION Sec. 1361 - Action to compel an officer of the United States to perform his duty From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§1361. Action to compel an officer of the United States to perform his duty

The district courts shall have original jurisdiction of any action in the nature of mandamus to compel an officer or employee of the United States or any agency thereof to perform a duty owed to the plaintiff.

(Added Pub. L. 87–748, §1(a), Oct. 5, 1962, 76 Stat. 744.)

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