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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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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

RONALD MEZA,

Petitioner,

v.

CHRISTIAN PFEIFFER,

Respondent.

No. 2:20-cv-2316 JAM KJN P

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Petitioner is a state prisoner, proceeding pro se, with an application for writ of habeas 

corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. On March 8, 2021, respondent filed a motion to dismiss 

this action as barred by the statute of limitations. Despite being granted two extensions of time, 

petitioner has not filed an opposition to the motion. Local Rule 230(l) provides in part: “Failure 

of the responding party to file written opposition or to file a statement of no opposition may be 

deemed a waiver of any opposition to the granting of the motion . . . .” Id. 

Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that petitioner show cause, within 

twenty-one days, why his failure to oppose respondent’s March 8, 2021 motion to dismiss should 

not be deemed a waiver of any opposition to the granting of the motion, and he shall file an 

opposition. Petitioner is cautioned that failure to respond to the instant order, or to file an

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opposition to the pending motion to dismiss, will result in a recommendation that this action be 

dismissed. 

Dated: June 14, 2021

/meza2316.46.hab

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