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authority type
case
jurisdiction
federal_nationwide
publication status
published_united_states_reports
precedential status
binding
decision or issuance date
1984-05-14
subsequent history
Official primary or official government source reviewed through 2026-08-25.
negative treatment status
Official primary sources checked through 2026-08-25; comprehensive commercial citator not run.
material limitations
Use only for the bounded propositions and limitations stated in the linked canonical modules.

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Linked modules

Heckler v. Ringer

Holding or rule used

Section 1361 mandamus requires exhaustion of other avenues and a clear nondiscretionary duty.

Material limitation

Use only for the bounded proposition in the linked modules. The exact judgment, jurisdiction, circuit, custody, other remedies, current agency instructions, requested relief, grant terms, and independent law remain separate where identified.

Official source and pinpoints

466 U.S. 602 (1984), 466 U.S. 616–17: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-466/pdf/USREPORTS-466-602.pdf