Cousins v. Duke et al

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ORDER FOR RETURN AND STATUS REPORT by Hon. Brian A Tsuchida. Electronic posting of this order shall effect service on the United States Attorney. By 10/17/17, respondents shall file a return and status report. Respondents shall note the return for 11/17/17. Petitioner's response is due 11/13/17. If petitioner's custody status changes, the parties shall file a status update with the court as soon as possible and no later than 14 days after the change. (ST)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE

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8 RICHARD COUSINS,

Petitioner,

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Case No. C17-1400-JCC-BAT
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v.

11 ELAINE C. DUKE, et al.,
Respondents.

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Petitioner, by counsel, seeks habeas relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The Court has

14 reviewed the petition, and Court ORDERS:
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(1)

If not already accomplished, electronic posting of this Order and petitioner’s §

16 2241 habeas petition shall effect service upon the United States Attorney of the petition and all
17 supporting documents. Service upon the United States Attorney is deemed to be service upon
18 the local Field Office Director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), the
19 Director of ICE, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, the Director for the
20 Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the Warden of the Northwest Detention Center.
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By October 17, 2017, respondents shall file a return and status report. See 28

22 U.S.C. Sec. 2243. The return shall explain why the Court should not grant the petition, shall
23 include a memorandum of authorities supporting respondent’s position, and shall state whether

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1 an evidentiary hearing is necessary.
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(3)

Respondents shall note the return for November 17, 2017. Petitioner’s reponse is

3 due November 13, 2017.
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If petitioner’s custody status changes, the parties shall file a status update with

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The Clerk shall provide a copy of this Order to all counsel and the assigned

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DATED this 18th day of September, 2017.

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BRIAN A. TSUCHIDA
United States Magistrate Judge

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