(HC) Ramon Cisneros v. G. Garcia

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 RAMON CISNEROS, No. 2:20-cv-1750 DB P Petitioner, v. ORDER AND FINDINGS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

G. GARCIA, Respondent. 16 Petitioner, a state prisoner proceeding pro se, has filed an application for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. In his application, petitioner challenges a conviction issued by the Madera County Superior Court. However, upon further review of the petition, it appears that petitioner seeks release from custody based on the COVID-19 pandemic. For the reasons set forth below, the court will recommend that this action be dismissed. SCREENING I. Screening Requirement Under Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases, this court is required to conduct a preliminary review of all petitions for writ of habeas corpus filed by state prisoners. Pursuant to Rule 4, this court must summarily dismiss a petition if it “plainly appears from the petition…