Whether 28 U.S.C. § 2244(b)(1) applies to federal prisoners seeking relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2255

QUESTION PRESENTED Federal law divides prisoners seeking postconviction relief into two categories: those in state custody (covered under 28 U.S.C. § 2254) and those in federal custody (covered under 28 U.S.C. § 2255). A separate provision, 28 U.S.C. § 2244(b)(1), provides that “[a] claim presented in a second or successive application under section 2254 that was presented in a prior application shall be dismissed.” The question presented is: Whether 28 U.S.C. § 2244(b)(1) applies to federal prisoners seeking relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2255. @ RELATED CASES Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 14.1(b)dii), the following proceedings are directly related to this case: In re Avery, No. 16-3566 (6th Cir. Sept. 29, 2016) (Dkt. No. 5-2). Ruling granting Avery’s request to file a second or successive § 2255 motion. United States v. Avery, No. 3:07-cr-00205 (S.D. Ohio Feb. 24, 2016) (Dkt. No. 46). Judgment entered on Avery’s first motion to attack sentence under § 2255. United States v. Avery, No. 08-4271 (6th Cir. Aug. 21, 2006) (Dkt. No. 39-1). Judgment entered on Avery’s direct appeal of federal conviction. United States v. Avery, No. 3:07-cr-00205 (S.D. Ohio Sept. 10, 2008) (Dkt. No. 29). Judgment entered on Avery’s federal conviction. (ii)