His request was denied on February 4, 1993. Any challenge to the fact or duration of a prisoner's confinement is properly treated as a habeas corpus matter, whereas challenges to conditions of confinement may proceed under Section 1983. The relief sought by the prisoner or the label he places upon the action is not the governing factor. Although petitioner filed this action as a habeas corpus action it does not challenge the fact or duration of his confinement. Instead he challenges the condition of his confinement, specifically, one custody grade as opposed to another.
Inmates have no constitutional claim to any particular security classification.
The classification system is a matter ordinarily left to the expertise and discretion of prison administrators. A prisoner has no constitutional right to any particular status, once incarcerated. Therefore, considering the allegations contained in the petition, since no arguable factual or legal basis for a claim of constitutional dimension exists for the wrongs asserted therein entitling him to the relief sought, it is the opinion of the court that this petition be dismissed sua sponte for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. A final judgment in accordance with this opinion will be entered. THIS the day of , 1994.