Title 28 — Judiciary and Judicial ProcedureRelease 119-73not60

§1361 Action to Compel an Officer of the United States to Perform His Duty

Title 28 › Part IV— JURISDICTION AND VENUE › Chapter 85— DISTRICT COURTS; JURISDICTION › § 1361

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Title 28, §1361

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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.

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28 U.S.C. § 1361

Title 28 — Judiciary and Judicial Procedure

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Apr 5, 2026

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