What is the scope of a motion pursuant to Section 2241 of the Criminal Code that challenges the execution of a federal sentence?
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The following excerpt is from Jiminian v. Nash, 245 F.3d 144 (2nd Cir. 2001):
A motion pursuant to 2241 generally challenges the execution of a federal prisoner's sentence, including such matters as the administration of parole, computation of a prisoner's sentence by prison officials, prison disciplinary actions, prison transfers, type of detention and prison conditions. See Chambers v. United States, 106 F.3d 472, 474-75 (2d Cir. 1997) (articulating instances where a federal prisoner may properly file a 2241 petition). In contrast, 2255 is generally
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