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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

MICHAEL LENOIR SMITH, 

Petitioner, No. CIV S-06-2072 GEB KJM P

vs.

 JAMES YATES, et al., ORDER AND 

Respondents. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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Petitioner is a state prison inmate proceeding pro se with a petition for a writ of

habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. On June 27, 2007, he filed a motion for a temporary

restraining order and preliminary injunction, seeking an order directing the California

Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide him with access to law books, copies of

cases, twenty-eight line paper, pleading forms, copying services five days a week for motions

and pleadings, and an escort to the law library. He alleges that he is being held in administrative

segregation on a false charge and, as a result, his access to the law library and necessary services

is restricted, with resulting limitations on his right of access to the courts.

In this case, however, plaintiff has been able to file his opposition to respondent’s

motion to dismiss. Because there are no pending deadlines in this case, any restrictions on

plaintiff’s access to the law library are not impeding petitioner’s access to the court. See also

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see also Omega World Travel v. Trans World Airways, 111 F.3d 14, 16 (4th Cir. 1997)

(injunction properly denied if no relationship between relief sought in complaint and that sought

in motion). 

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that petitioner’s motion for a temporary restraining

order be denied. 

IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED that petitioner's motion for a preliminary

injunction be denied.

These findings and recommendations are submitted to the United States District

Judge assigned to the case, pursuant to the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(l). Within twenty

days after being served with these findings and recommendations, petitioner may file written

objections with the court. The document should be captioned “Objections to Magistrate Judge's

Findings and Recommendations.” Petitioner is advised that failure to file objections within the

specified time may waive the right to appeal the District Court's order. Martinez v. Ylst, 951

F.2d 1153 (9th Cir. 1991).

DATED: August 16, 2007. 

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smit2072.156

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