Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit June 18, 2004, No. 04-6294 (United States v. Hastings)

PER CURIAM.

Christopher Hastings seeks to appeal the district court’s order denying relief on his petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 (2000). The order is appealable only if a circuit justice or judge issues a certifícate of appealability. 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c)(1) (2000). A certificate of appealability will not issue absent “a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right.” 28 U.S.C.