United States ex rel. Martinez v. Laird

MEMORANDUM DECISION

ARNOW, Chief Judge.

Petitioner seeks writ of habeas corpus ordering his discharge from the United States Navy as a conscientious objector. The pertinent facts are undisputed before the Court.

In September, 1964, Petitioner entered medical school at the University of Illinois. In February, 1969, he accepted appointment as a lieutenant (Medical Corps) in the Naval Reserve; this resulted in his obtaining a deferment from the draft to continue his medical training. He requested additional deferment in November, 1969, which was denied in January, 1970. In February, 1970, he…