Cadmus v. United States
Opinion of the Court
OPINION
Appellant Norman Cadmus appeals from an order of the District Court dismissing his complaint. For the reasons set forth below, we will summarily affirm. See I.O.P. 10.6.
I.
In July 2008, Cadmus, a pro se prisoner, filed a civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against Defendants George W. Bush and The United States of America.
The District Court dismissed Cadmus’ complaint as to both defendants and Cad-mus filed a timely appeal.
II.
We have jurisdiction over this appeal pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291. Our review of the District Court’s sua sponte dismissal of Cadmus’ complaint is plenary. See Allah v. Seiverling, 229 F.3d 220, 223 (3d Cir. 2000). We may affirm the District Court on any basis supported by the record. See Fairview Twp. v. EPA, 773 F.2d 517, 525 n. 15 (3d Cir. 1985).
Cadmus’ complaint was properly dismissed. In March 2008, Cadmus filed a habeas petition pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 in the District Court which remains pending, see Cadmus v. Warden, SCI Coal Twp., Civ. No. 08-cv-473. Cadmus does not allege that he has been precluded from seeking federal habeas relief and the District Court has yet to consider how the
Furthermore, Cadmus provides no authority supporting his claim that AEDPA is unconstitutional as a result of its alleged “overlapping” with the PCRA. In fact, as the District Court pointed out, the limitations period under AEDPA has survived numerous constitutional challenges. See Green v. White, 223 F.3d 1001, 1003-04 (9th Cir. 2000); Miller v. Marr, 141 F.3d 976, 977-78 (10th Cir. 1998); Tinker v. Moore, 255 F.3d 1331, 1334 (11th Cir. 2001). Should Cadmus wish to further challenge the constitutionality of AEDPA as it applies to his case, he should do so in the context of his pending habeas action.
As Cadmus’ appeal presents no substantial question, we will summarily affirm. See Third Cir. LAR 27.4; I.O.P. 10.6.
. The District Court construed Cadmus’ claim against former President Bush as one properly raised under Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Federal Bureau of Narcotics, 403 U.S. 388, 91 S.Ct. 1999, 29 L.Ed.2d 619 (1971).
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Norman CADMUS v. UNITED STATES of America, Individually and in their official capacities George W. Bush, Individually and in their official capacities
- Status
- Published