Craig Johnson seeks to appeal the magistrate judge’s order denying relief on his petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (2000). We have reviewed the record and the magistrate judge’s opinion and conclude that Johnson has not made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right. * Accordingly, we deny a certificate of appealability and dismiss this appeal. See 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c) (2000). We dispense with oral argument because *92 the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

DISMISSED.