Opinion
No. C 11-5577 RS (PR)
11-18-2011
SATPRIT SINGH, Petitioner, v. SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, et al., Respondents.
ORDER OF TRANSFER
This is a federal habeas corpus action filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 by a pro se prisoner. Petitioner challenges his detention by the Department of Homeland Security at the Modesto County Jail, which is in Stanislaus County. Stanislaus County is in the Eastern District of California. Venue is proper in a habeas action in the jurisdiction where the habeas petitioner is confined. See 28 U.S.C. § 2241(d). Accordingly, because petitioner is confined in the Eastern District of California, this action is TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a), Habeas Local Rule 2254-3(b), and in the interest of justice. The Clerk shall transfer this matter forthwith.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
RICHARD SEEBORG
United States District Judge