Michael R. Fuller, Plaintiff Appellant, v. Commonwealth of Virginia; Stafford County, Respondents Appellees.michael R. Fuller, Petitioner Appellant, v. State of Maryland; State of Virginia, Respondents Appellees, 23 F.3d 400 (4th Cir. 1994)

Michael Fuller appeals from the district court's denial of his mandamus petition (No. 93-7285) and the denial of his request for a temporary restraining order (No. 93-7350).

Our review of the record and the district court's opinion discloses that the appeal in No. 93-7285 is without merit. Accordingly, we affirm on the reasoning of the district court. Fuller v. Virginia, No. CA-93-705 (E.D. Va. Nov. 5, 1993).

Because the denial of a temporary restraining order is not immediately appealable absent exceptional circumstances, which are not present here, we deny Fuller's request for in forma pauperis status on appeal and dismiss Fuller's appeal in No. 93-7350. See Virginia v. Tenneco, Inc., 538 F.2d 1026, 1029-30 (4th Cir. 1976).

Additionally, Fuller has filed motions in both cases seeking emergency relief on the ground that his confinement in Maryland is illegal.^*  Because challenges to confinement are more appropriately raised in a trial court where a hearing can be held, we deny Fuller's motions in both cases. Finally, we deny Maria Weyraugh's and Nancy Halstead's motions to submit an amicus curiae brief in both cases.

We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the Court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

No. 93-7285 AFFIRMED

No. 93-7350 DISMISSED