Opinion
C/A No.: 1:11-1442-DCN-SVH
03-21-2012
Billy Lee Lisenby, Jr., a/k/a Malik Al-Shabazz, Petitioner, v. Warden, Lee Correctional Institution, Respondent.
ORDER
Petitioner, proceeding pro se, brought this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Respondent filed a motion for summary judgment on February 10, 2012. [Entry #35]. As Petitioner is proceeding pro se, the court entered an order pursuant to Roseboro v. Garrison, 528 F.2d 309 (4th Cir. 1975), on February 13, 2012, advising him of the importance of a motion for summary judgment and of the need for him to file an adequate response. [Entry #24]. Petitioner was specifically advised that if he failed to respond adequately, Respondent's motion may be granted, thereby ending this case.
Notwithstanding the specific warning and instructions set forth in the court's Roseboro order, Petitioner has failed to respond to the motion. As such, it appears to the court that he does not oppose the motion and wishes to abandon this action. Based on the foregoing, it is ordered that Petitioner shall advise the court as to whether he wishes to continue with this case and to file a response to Respondent's motion for summary judgment by April 4, 2012. Petitioner is further advised that if he fails to respond, this action will be recommended for dismissal with prejudice for failure to prosecute. See Davis v. Williams, 588 F.2d 69, 70 (4th Cir. 1978); Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b).
IT IS SO ORDERED. March 21, 2012
Columbia, South Carolina
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Shiva V. Hodges
United States Magistrate Judge