Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit September 17, 2003, No. 03-6724 (United States v. Ellis)

PER CURIAM:

Leroy Ellis seeks to appeal the district court’s order denying relief on his petition, which the court construed as a 28 U.S.C. § 2255 (2000) motion. An appeal may not be taken from the final order in a § 2255 proceeding unless a circuit justice or judge issues a certificate of appealability. 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c)(1) (2000).