Release point 116-163 · current through 10/02/2020
116-252 is not ingested; this is Title 28 as published at 116-163 (2020-10-02), which is the latest release point at or before it that carries this title.
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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.