In Re: Anton Johnson v. ( 2016 )

UNPUBLISHED
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
No. 16-1037
In Re: ANTON JOHNSON,
Petitioner.
On Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.
Submitted: May 12, 2016 Decided: June 9, 2016
Before SHEDD and THACKER, Circuit Judges, and DAVIS, Senior
Circuit Judge.
Petition dismissed by unpublished per curiam opinion.
Anton Johnson, Petitioner Pro Se.
Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.
PER CURIAM:
Anton Johnson filed a petition for an original writ of
habeas corpus challenging his civil commitment as a “sexually
dangerous person” under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and
Safety Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 4247-4248 (2012). This court
ordinarily declines to entertain original habeas corpus
petitions under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (2012), and this case provides
no reason to depart from the general rule. Moreover, we find
that the interest of justice would not be served by transferring
the case to the district court. See 28 U.S.C. § 1631 (2012).
Accordingly, we deny Johnson leave to proceed in forma pauperis
and dismiss the petition. We dispense with oral argument
because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented
in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the
decisional process.
PETITION DISMISSED
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