United States Code

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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.)

Court Cases Citing 28 U.S.C. § 1361 (As of 2024)

Gordon v. Sanders (2013)
Handy v. Kelley (2018)
(HC) Chatman v. The State of California (2021)
Fricke v. Secretary of the Navy et al (2007)
CABRERA v. CULPEPPER (2009)