28 U.S.C. § 1361

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

Edition 2024

U.S.C. Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
28 U.S.C.

United States Code, 2024 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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