Opinion
C. A. 1:22-4436-BHH-SVH
05-30-2023
Faasiu Toese, Petitioner, v. Warden Donny Stonebreaker, Respondent.
ORDER
Shiva V. Hodges, United States Magistrate Judge
This matter is before the court on the motion of Faasiu Toese (“Petitioner”) to appoint a Samoan interpreter. [ECF No. 25]. The undersigned has reviewed Petitioner's filings and the state record in this case and finds that no interpreter is constitutionally-warranted. Petitioner's communications in English display more than adequate comprehension and communication. Although Petitioner may have difficulty understanding all legal concepts, such issues are faced by native-English speakers and do not appear to be the result of a language barrier. For these reasons, Petitioner's motion is denied.
Petitioner has also moved for an extension of time to respond to Respondent's motion for summary judgment. [ECF No. 25]. Petitioner's motion is granted and his deadline for filing a response is now June 29, 2023.
IT IS SO ORDERED.