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16 U.S.C. 2440: Jurisdiction of courtsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 16-CONSERVATIONCHAPTER 44A-ANTARCTIC MARINE LIVING RESOURCES CONVENTION
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§2440. Jurisdiction of courts

The district courts of the United States shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any case or controversy arising under the provisions of this chapter or of any regulation promulgated under this chapter.

( Pub. L. 98–623, title III, § 311 , Nov. 8, 1984 , 98 Stat. 3405 .)