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The petitioner filed a writ of mandamus asking the court to review decisions made by a magistrate judge and the court itself. The court denied the petition for three reasons: 1) mandamus relief cannot be used as a substitute for appeal; 2) the court has no power to compel action by state officials; and 3) while in forma pauperis status was granted, the facts and legal issues were clear without need for oral arguments. The petition for writ of mandamus was denied.

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