YAKUBI v. BUSH et al

Filing 29

ORDER requiring counsel for petitioner to show cause why the Court should not dismiss this action. See text of the Order for details. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/3/09. (lcjdb1)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

YAKUBI, Petitioner, v. BARACK H. OBAMA, et al.,1 Respondents. Civil Action No. 08-1229 (JDB)

ORDER Based on respondents' notice of transfer of petitioner Yakubi filed August 1, 2008, appointed counsel's representations in his filing dated August 22, 2008, stating that he has not been able to communicate with petitioner, and the fact that a meeting with petitioner is now unlikely, it is hereby ORDERED that counsel for petitioner shall, in writing and by not later than February 17, 2009, show cause why the Court should not dismiss this action. SO ORDERED.

/s/ JOHN D. BATES United States District Judge Dated: February 3, 2009

Former President George W. Bush was named as the original lead respondent in this case. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 25(d), the Court automatically substitutes his successor, President Barack H. Obama, as the new lead respondent.

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