(HC) Zakeri v. Department of Justice, et al

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
ZAKERI MORTEZA,
Petitioner,
v.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, et al.,
Respondents.
No. 2:25-cv-3187 AC P
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. ECF No. 1. Petitioner paid the filing fee.
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.
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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.
Case 2:25-cv-03187-AC Document 3 Filed 11/17/25 Page 1 of 2

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In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:
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 application for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 on the United
States Attorney.
DATED: November 17, 2025
Case 2:25-cv-03187-AC Document 3 Filed 11/17/25 Page 2 of 2