Ryan Matthew Burd v. James R. Hefflin

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES—GENERAL

Case No. ED CV 20-2410-DMG (SHKx) Date December 10, 2020

Title Ryan Matthew Burd v. James R. Hefflin Page 1 of

Present: The Honorable DOLLY M. GEE, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

KANE TIEN NOT REPORTED

Deputy Clerk Court Reporter

Attorneys Present for Plaintiff(s) Attorneys Present for Defendant(s) None Present None Present

Proceedings: IN CHAMBERS—ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THIS CASE

SHOULD NOT BE REMANDED TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUPERIOR

COURT

On October 5, 2020, Plaintiff Ryan Burd filed a Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Order in Riverside County Superior Court against Defendant James Hefflin. [Doc. # 1-1.] On November 18, 2020, Defendant removed the action to this Court, asserting federal question jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331. Not. of Removal [Doc. # 1].

Federal question jurisdiction exists over all civil actions arising under the Constitution, laws, or treaties of the United States. 28 U.S.C. § 1331. Furthermore, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1441(a), an action…