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Nature of Suit Code: 530
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Habeas Corpus
Cause of Action: 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ANTHONY F. HIGNITE, )

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Petitioner, )

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v. )

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THOMAS FELKER, )

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Respondent. )

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CV F 05-1493 OWW WMW HC

ORDER DENYING MOTION

FOR TRANSFER

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Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se on a petition for writ of habeas corpus

pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 in this court. On February 27, 2008, Petitioner filed a motion

for a transfer to a federal prison. In his motion, Petitioner explains that in 2006, he wrote to

the California Interstate Corrections and Parole Compact Unit, seeking to be transferred to a

federal prison. Petitioner states that he received a brief letter from that entity, asking for his

case number. Petitioner states that he provided his case number, but never received a

response in regard to the requested transfer. Petitioner now repeats his desire to be

transferred to a federal prison.

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This court lacks jurisdiction over the California Interstate Corrections and Parole

Compact Unit, a state entity which is not a party to this action. Further, Petitioner provides

no legal authority of any kind as to how this court would have jurisdiction over the issue of

the housing of a California inmate, based merely on his personal preference. Accordingly,

Petitioner’s motion for a transfer is HEREBY DENIED.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: May 6, 2008 /s/ William M. Wunderlich 

mmkd34 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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