28 USC 1361 - Action to compel an officer of the United States to perform his duty

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§ 1360. State civil jurisdiction in actions to which Indians are parties

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§ 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.)

cite as: 28 USC 1361