28 U.S.C. § 1361 : US Code - Section 1361: Action to compel an officer of the United States to perform his duty

Search 28 U.S.C. § 1361 : US Code - Section 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.