In Re: Anton Johnson, No. 16-1037 (4th Cir. 2016)

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UNPUBLISHED UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT No. 16-1037 In Re: ANTON JOHNSON, Petitioner.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 Before SHEDD and Circuit Judge. THACKER, Decided: Circuit Judges, and June 9, 2016 DAVIS, Senior Petition dismissed by unpublished per curiam opinion.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 Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.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 Safety person” Act, ordinarily under 18 U.S.C. declines the Adam Walsh §§ 4247-4248 to entertain Child (2012). original Protection This habeas and court 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 2

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