Johnson v. Stanton, et al

Filing 26

ORDER to SHOW CAUSE signed by Magistrate Judge Edmund F. Brennan on 11/13/13 ORDERING that Respondent shall show cause, in writing, no later than December 2, 2013, why sanctions should not be imposed for failure to timely file a responsive pleading; Respondent shall filed a response to the first amended petition no later than December 2, 2013; and The Clerk shall serve a copy of this order on the United States Attorney. (cc US Atty) (Dillon, M)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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LARRY DALE JOHNSON,

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Petitioner,

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v.

No. 2:12-cv-2239-EFB P

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

GARY R. STANTON, et al.,

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Respondents.

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Petitioner is a federal prisoner without counsel seeking a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to

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28 U.S.C. § 2241. On August 14, 2013, the court directed respondent to file a response to

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petitioner’s first amended petition within sixty days. ECF No. 21. The Clerk served that order on

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the United States Attorney. The time for acting has passed and respondent has failed to file a

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response to the petition as ordered.

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Accordingly, it is ORDERED that:

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1. Respondent shall show cause, in writing, no later than December 2, 2013, why

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sanctions should not be imposed for failure to timely file a responsive pleading;
2. Respondent shall filed a response to the first amended petition no later than December
2, 2013; and
3. The Clerk shall serve a copy of this order on the United States Attorney.
Dated: November 13, 2013.