(HC) Kaztashyan v. Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility, et al

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
MAZTUN KAZTASHYAN,
Petitioner,
v.
WARDEN OF THE GOLDEN STATE
ANNEX DETENTION FACILITY, et al.,
Respondents.
No. 1:25-cv-1526-DC-SCR
ORDER
Petitioner, an immigration detainee who is representing himself, filed a petition for a writ
of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The court has conducted a preliminary review of
the petition pursuant to Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Habeas Corpus Cases Under Section
2254. 1 Because petitioner may be entitled to the requested relief if the claimed violation of
constitutional rights is proved, respondent will be directed to show cause why the writ should not
be granted by filing an answer/return within 14 days from the date of this order. See 28 U.S.C. §
2243. Petitioner may file a reply/traverse to the answer/return within 7 days after being served a
copy of it.
In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:
1 Rule 1(b) of the Rules Governing Habeas Corpus Cases Under Section 2254 allows a district
court to apply any or all of the rules to other types of habeas corpus petitions including § 2241
petitions.
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1. Respondent is directed to file an answer/return within 14 days from the date of this
order. If an answer/return is filed, respondent shall include with the answer/return any and all
transcripts or other documents relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the
application.
2. Petitioner’s reply/traverse, if any, is due within 7 days after being served a copy of
respondent’s answer/return.
3. The Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this order together with a copy of
petitioner’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 on the United States
Attorney.
Dated: November 13, 2025
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