28 U.S.C. § 1331 is a statute that provides federal courts with original jurisdiction over civil actions arising under the Constitution, laws, or treaties of the United States. This means that if a case involves a federal question, it can be filed in federal court rather than state court. Understanding this statute is crucial for determining whether a federal court can hear a case based on the issues at hand and plays a significant role in both the initiation of lawsuits and the processes for removing cases from state to federal courts.
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