Ellibee v. Simmons

Pierron, J.:

Nathaniel E. Ellibee appeals the district court’s summary dismissal of his petition for writ of habeas corpus.

Ellibee argues that the mandatory savings policy found in the Kansas penal system’s Internal Management Policy and Procedure (IMPP) 04-103 violates his constitutional rights under the Fourteenth Amendment to the United State Constitution. IMPP 04-103 provides for a savings account in which 10% of an inmate’s incoming monies less any outstanding obligations, and a specified portion of earnings from work release or private industry employment, is deposited and maintained…