Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit October 17, 2016, No. 16-1763 (In re Cottrell)

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PER CURIAM:

Christopher Earl Cottrell petitions for a ■writ of mandamus, alleging that the district court has unduly delayed ruling on his in forma pauperis application and his petition filed under 28 U.S.C, § 2254 (2012). He seeks an order from this court directing the district court to act.