Martin Akerman v. Sherri Doiron
AdministrativeLaw DueProcess
Does the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia have jurisdiction over a habeas corpus petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 when the petitioner's custody originates either from actions taken under the military jurisdiction of the State of Nevada pursuant to Title 32, or under federal authority as part of posse comitatus pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 12405, with the administrative custodian located within the District of Columbia, and with the petitioner alleging violations of constitutional rights?
QUESTION(S) PRESENTED 1. Does the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia have jurisdiction over a habeas corpus petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 when the petitioner's custody originates either from actions taken under the military jurisdiction of the State of Nevada pursuant to Title 32, or under federal authority as part of posse comitatus pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 12405, with the administrative custodian located within i the District of Columbia, and with the petitioner alleging violations of constitutional rights? 2. In a habeas corpus proceeding, when the custodial authority over the petitioner changes subsequent to the initial filing, does an appellate court's refusal to allow the petitioner to update the case caption to reflect the new custodian's name contravene the procedural standards and substantive rights afforded under federal habeas corpus law, thereby necessitating review by the Supreme Court to ensure the proper and consistent application of these legal principles?