Opinion ID: 460116
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Removal of Cook II

Text: 19 We find no merit in Cook's contention that Cook II was improperly removed from state court and should be remanded. 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1442(a)(1) provides for the removal to the appropriate federal court of any civil action commenced in a state court against any officer of the United States or any agency thereof or person acting under him, for any act under color of such office.... The only prerequisite to removal of a civil action under Sec. 1442 is that it be brought against a federal officer or agency. IMFC Professional Etc. v. Latin Am. Home Health, 676 F.2d 152, 156 (5th Cir.1982). (Emphasis in original). Larry Meuwissen, the attorney representing the United States in filing the amicus curiae brief, was an officer of the United States acting under color of his federal office. Cook II was properly removed to federal court. 20