McDowell v. Sacramento Local Board Group

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

MacBRIDE, District Judge.

Petitioner here is seeking a writ of habeas corpus, alleging that the actions of his local selective service board and state appeal board in denying his claim for exemption were arbitrary, capricious, and a denial of due process of law. After consideration of the petition, this court issued an Order to Show Cause directing respondent to demonstrate, if possible, why the writ should not issue.

From the respective briefs of the parties, two issues emerge for consideration: (1) Assuming the writ of habeas corpus is a proper remedy here, does this court…