Issa v. Bradshaw

Filing 153

ORDER FOR SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING - Although this case is pending on objections before Judge Beckwith, it is hereby ORDERED that Respondent file a memorandum with the Court arguing how the Warden believes Cullen impacts this case not later than April 21, 2011. Petitioner may respond to that memorandum and Respondent may reply to that response within the time limits set forth in S. D. Ohio Civ. R. 7.2.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael R Merz on 4/7/2011. (kpf1)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO WESTERN DIVISION AT DAYTON
AHMED FAWZI ISSA, : Petitioner, : -vsMARGARET BRADSHAW, Warden, : Respondent. Case No. 1:03-cv-280 District Judge Sandra S. Beckwith Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz

ORDER FOR SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING

This capital habeas corpus case is before the Court on Respondent's Notice of Supplemental Authority (Doc. No. 152) which calls the Court's attention to Cullen v. Pinholster, 563 U.S. ___, 2011 U.S. LEXIS 2616 (Apr. 4, 2011). The Magistrate Judge believes it is important for this Court to take a considered, deliberate, and consistent approach to the application of Cullen. Therefore, although this case is pending on objections before Judge Beckwith, it is hereby ORDERED that Respondent file a memorandum with the Court arguing how the Warden believes Cullen impacts this case not later than April 21, 2011. Petitioner may respond to that memorandum and Respondent may reply to that response within the time limits set forth in S. D. Ohio Civ. R. 7.2. April 7, 2011.
s/ Michael R. Merz United States Magistrate Judge

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