No. 25-6938

Anthony Tyrone Campbell, Sr. v. P. Dickey, former Corrections Officer

Lower Court: Ninth Circuit
Docketed: 2026-03-02
Status: Pending
Type: IFP
IFP
Tags: 28-USC-636 appellate-review consent-requirement federal-procedure filing-fees magistrate-judge-jurisdiction
Latest Conference: N/A
Question Presented (from Petition)

1. Did the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit consequently
overlook Federal Law pertaining to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)(1), where, petitioner
did not consent to a magistrate judge?

2. Did the United States District Court for Eastern District of California
violate Federal Law under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)(1) when it adopted a Finding
and Recommendations generated by a magistrate judge without petitioner 's
consent?

3. Did the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit adversely
overlook the decision of another ChiefDistrict Judge, namely, the Honorable
Lawrence J. O'Neill? (See: Campbell v. Dickey, 2018 WL 4057266)

4. Did the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit consequently
generate an excessive filing fee upon petitioner in the amount of $605.00,
after generating its initial filing fee of $505.00? (See: Exhibit A)

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether the Ninth Circuit overlooked federal law under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)(1) by affirming a district court's adoption of a magistrate judge's findings without petitioner's consent, and whether excessive filing fees were imposed in violation of federal procedure

Docket Entries

2026-02-18
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due April 1, 2026)

Attorneys

Anthony T. Campbell
Anthony Tyrone Campbell Sr. — Petitioner