Brandon J. Franklin v. Salinas Valley State Prison
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No. 5:24-cv-00647-HDV-SP Date January 13, 2025 Title BRANDON J. FRANKLIN v. SALINAS VALLEY STATE PRISON
Present: The Sheri Pym, United States Magistrate Judge Honorable Kimberly I. Carter n/a n/a Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Tape No. Attorneys Present for Petitioner: Attorneys Present for Respondent: n/a n/a Proceedings: (In Chambers) Order to Show Cause Why Petition Should Not Be Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction Due to Failure to State Cognizable Claim and Failure to Challenge Custody On March 26, 2024, petitioner filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in State Custody under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Petitioner is not challenging his conviction, but instead seeks legal assistance to check on his family. Petitioner believes his family is in danger because prison staff and inmates do not like him. Petitioner acknowledges he has not previously raised his claims in the state courts. This court having reviewed the Petition, it appears the Petition is subject to dismissal for lack of jurisdiction…