Justice v. State of Ohio et al, No. 2:2021cv03584 - Document 54 (S.D. Ohio 2021)

Court Description: DECISION AND ORDER DENYING SECOND MOTION FOR CHANGE OF VENUE 52 . Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz on 12/10/2021. (kpf)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)

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Justice v. State of Ohio et al Doc. 54 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION AT COLUMBUS LOTUS JUSTICE, Petitioner, : - vs - Case No. 2:21-cv-3584 District Judge Sarah D. Morrison Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz STATE OF OHIO, et al., : Respondents. DECISION AND ORDER DENYING SECOND MOTION FOR CHANGE OF VENUE This habeas corpus case, brought pro se by Petitioner Lotus Justice, is before the Court on Petitioner’s Motion for Change of Venue to Missouri (ECF No. 52). The basis of her claim is that somehow the State of Missouri and/or the Native American Tribes are real parties in interest. Because this is a habeas corpus case, only the Petitioner and the State of Ohio are real parties in interest. Furthermore, a habeas case is required to be venued where the petitioner is in custody, which is in the Southern District of Ohio. The Motion to Change Venue is DENIED. December 10, 2021. s/ Michael R. Merz United States Magistrate Judge 1 Dockets.Justia.com

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