Akers v. Simpkins

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS MONTGOMERY CARL AKERS, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) vs. ) Case No. 3:23-cv-43-DWD ) NATHAN SIMPKINS, ) ) Respondent. ) MEMORANDUM & ORDER DUGAN, District Judge: Petitioner, an inmate at USP Marion, filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. It is now before the Court for a preliminary review under Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts, which states: “If it plainly appears from the petition and any attached exhibits that the petitioner is not entitled to…