Arkansas inmate Terrick Terrell Nooner appeals the district court’s 1 order summarily dismissing his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Upon careful review of the record, we affirm.

Although Mr. Nooner labeled his petition as one brought under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, we view it as a 28 U.S.C. § 2254 petition, because he is a state prisoner. See Crouch v. Norris, 251 F.3d 720, 723 (8th Cir. 2001). Thus, to proceed with this appeal, Mr. Nooner requires a certificate of appealability, which we grant. See 28 U.S.C. § 2253. As to the merits, we conclude that dismissal was proper for the reasons explained by the district court.

Accordingly, we affirm. We also deny all pending motions.