Paul Eichwedel v. Nedra Chandler

MOTION TO DISMISS

RIPPLE, Circuit Judge.

Paul Eichwedel petitioned for habeas corpus relief challenging the Illinois Department of Corrections’ (“IDOC”) revocation of six months of his good-conduct credits. The credits were revoked under a provision of state law that permits such penalties for prisoners who file frivolous motions in litigation against the state. See 730 ILCS 5/3 — 6—3(d). On August 29, 2012, we concluded that Mr. Eichwedel’s claim turns on an unresolved question of state law. We therefore certified that question to the Supreme Court of Illinois. The Justices of that court have…