In Re: Michael C. Washington

Petitioner Michael C. Washington has filed for a writ in the nature of mandamus under the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651. He also seeks leave of this court to proceed with his petition without the prepayment of fees, and has submitted the necessary forms and declarations. Because we conclude that 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g) prevents petitioner from proceeding in forma pauperis in this proceeding, we deny petitioner leave to proceed without prepayment of fees.

“Section 1915(g) generally prevents a prisoner from proceeding in forma pauperis in civil actions if three or more of his prior suits have been…