(HC) Coleman v. Lynch

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 SAAHDI COLEMAN, No. 2:21-cv-00290 KJM GGH P Petitioner, v. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS JEFF LYNCH, Warden, Respondent. 16 17 Introduction and Summary Petitioner, a state prisoner proceeding pro se, has filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §2254. The matter was referred to the United States Magistrate Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §636(b)(1) and Local Rule 302(c). Petitioner asserts colorable grievances about a prison disciplinary he received as well as aspects of the hearing for it. Respondent contends in a motion to dismiss, ECF No. 10, that Ninth Circuit law precludes a habeas action for this indeterminately sentenced petitioner. After reviewing the parties’ briefing and applicable law, the undersigned will recommend respondent’s motion to dismiss be granted. //// //// Background Petitioner is serving an indeterminate life term, sometimes referenced as 84-years to life in…