Robert Joost v. U.S. Parole Commission

This three-judge panel has determined unanimously that oral argument would not be of material assistance in the determination of this appeal. See Ped.R.App.P. 34(a); Tenth Circuit R. 10(e). The cause is therefore ordered submitted without oral argument.

Petitioner seeks review of the denial of his request for a writ of habeas corpus, 28 U.S.C. § 2241, by which he sought to challenge the United States Parole Commission’s denial of parole. The district court, which dismissed the action, based its decision solely on documents submitted by the petitioner. The court granted leave to appeal in forma…