Case Explained: In re WELDON EUGENE HOLTZCLAW, JR

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Filed: 2026-07-28 The fourth-circuit dismissed the petitioner’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus for lack of jurisdiction. The court held that appellate courts have no jurisdiction to entertain original writs of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241(a). Additionally, the court determined that transferring the petition to the district court was not in the interest of justice under 28 U.S.C. § 1631. The practical consequence is that the petition is dismissed and pending appellate motions are denied without oral argument. Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.