Clicking Causes mouse to be held down

I've been having an odd glitch, sometimes when I click my mouse (I've tried with different mice) the mouse gets held down, and the only way to release it is to right click. This is especially bad trying to move files in Finder, as it means I can't let go of the file. Any resolutions?

I'm assuming by the fact that you say you have tried different mice that the actual mouse is fine, it's just holding the click on the screen.
First thing would be to check the Mouse settings under the System Preferences.
JD

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