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Nature of Suit Code: 463
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

YAGHOOB HOSSEIN DADI,

Petitioner,

CASE NO. 11cv780-LAB (RBB)

ORDER SCREENING PETITION;

ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR

APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL;

AND

ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE

TO PETITION

vs.

ERIC H. HOLDER,

Respondent.

Petitioner Dadi, who is proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, filed his petition

seeking relief pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. He alleges that he is in federal custody and

subject to removal, but there is no reasonable likelihood of removal. He also argues that no

circumstances exist that would justify keeping him in custody pending deportation, and that

he is therefore entitled to be released on bond.

The Court has conducted the mandatory screening pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915A

and finds the petition is sufficient to survive screening.

Petitioner also requests appointment of counsel, although he used a form for

appointment of counsel under the Civil Rights Act rather than under 18 U.S.C.

§ 3006A(a)(2). Under § 3006A(a)(2), the district court may appoint counsel for financially

eligible petitioners seeking relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 when the interests of justice so

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require. The court considers whether there is a likelihood of success on the merits of the

petition and whether the unrepresented petitioner has the ability to articulate his claims in

light of the complexity of the issues presented. Weygandt v. Look, 718 F.2d 952, 954 (9th

Cir.1983). In this case, the interests of justice do not require appointment of counsel.

Petitioner's motion is denied without prejudice.

Respondent is ORDERED TO RESPOND by filing a written Return on or before

November 20, 2012. The Return shall include a memorandum of law and fact fully stating

Respondent’s position and recommendations as to the need for this Court to conduct a

hearing on the merits of the Petition; copies of all pertinent filings, regulations, directives, and

orders of the agencies and courts relating to the case; and a transcript of any proceedings

relevant to this case.

Petitioner, if he wishes to reply to the Return, SHALL FILE a Traverse on or before

December 18, 2012. Absent a subsequent Order to the contrary, the Court will deem the

matter submitted pursuant to Local Civil Rule 7.1.d.1 at that time. 

The Clerk of Court shall transmit to the U.S. Attorney’s Office a copy of the Petition,

(Docket no. 1), and this Order.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED: October 10, 2012

HONORABLE LARRY ALAN BURNS

United States District Judge

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