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Samuel Patrick Cain, Jr. v. Carrie Bridges, Warden
IFP petition · United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, No. 25-6070 · judgment August 19, 2025
Certiorari denied · February 23, 2026
Questions presented
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Whether District court erred in stating Petitioner's claim involves state law, not federal law and habeas relief is not available for violations of state law.
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Whether District Court erred in stating Petitioner failed to present a constitutional claim in state court.
Counsel of record
For petitioner
Samuel Patrick Cain Jr.
For respondent
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Case
Conference history
Distributed for 1 conference
Proceedings
- Feb 23 2026Petition DENIED.
- Jan 15 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/20/2026.
- Nov 12 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due January 5, 2026)