Action to compel an officer of the United States to perform his duty
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/us/usc/t28/s1361
Title
28 — Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
Chapter
PTIV/CH85
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17
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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.
(Added Pub. L. 87–748, § 1(a), Oct. 5, 1962, 76 Stat. 744.)
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