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Justice Manual § 4-4.543
Removal of Actions Brought in State Courts
Usually the Commercial Litigation Branch will leave the decision as to removal of actions brought under 28 U.S.C. § 2410 to the United States Attorney.
Removal of actions brought in state courts under 28 U.S.C. § 2410 is authorized by 28 U.S.C. § 1444. Removal should be accomplished within thirty days of receipt of a copy of the initial pleading, whether by service of process or otherwise.
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[updated April 2018]
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- 2026-09-20
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