Watson v. Geren

OPINION AND ORDER

GERSHON, District Judge.

Petitioner Timothy D. Watson, a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve, Individual Ready Reserve (“IRR”), applies to this court for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, challenging his custody by the U.S. Army. Specifically, petitioner challenges the Army’s denial of his application for discharge as a conscientious objector. For the reasons set forth below, petitioner’s application for a writ of habeas corpus is granted.

FACTS

In June 1998, while attending medical school, petitioner applied to the Army for financial assistance under the U.S.…