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Lancaster, Pa. – November 18, 2024
Mike Miller has filed an appeal in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, claiming serious mistakes and bias in how his federal civil rights case was handled. The appeal accuses two judges in the federal District Court of the Middle District of Pennsylvania of unfairly dismissing his constitutional claims, favoring the government at every turn, and creating unnecessary obstacles for a fair trial.
What Happened?
Miller brought a case against state and county officials, alleging violations of free speech, due process, and equal protection under the First and Fourteenth Amendments. Instead of fairly hearing the case, the lower court allegedly:
1. Ignored Rules About Jurisdiction: The court spent nine months making decisions in the case before suddenly dismissing it, claiming it didn’t have the authority to rule in the first place.
2. Dismissed Important Constitutional Claims: The court rejected Miller’s case without properly considering the facts or applying the rules meant to protect people representing themselves.
3. Showed Clear Bias: The court ruled 18 times in favor of the government and not once for the Miller, raising questions of fairness.
4. Abused Procedural Rules: The court made it harder for Miller by denying his motions without legal grounds and granting extra time to the government unfairly.
5. Overstepped Boundaries: Judges allegedly acted beyond their authority, making decisions that were legally void.
What’s Being Asked?
In their appeal, Miller is asking the higher court to:
• Overturn the Lower Court’s Decisions: Correct all flawed rulings, including the unfair dismissal of their claims.
• Require a Fair Hearing: Order the government to respond to the claims and ensure the case is reviewed properly.
• Assign a New Judge: Move the case to a different judge to avoid further bias.
• Investigate Bias: Review the actions of the judges involved to ensure accountability.
• Combine with a Related Case: Transfer the case to a court handling a similar constitutional matter to save time and resources.
• Award Damages: Compensate the citizen for the harm caused by delays and mistakes.
Why This Matters
“This is about making sure the courts follow the rules and treat everyone fairly,” said Miller. “If the courts can ignore the law and get away with it, what chance does an everyday person have? This isn’t just my fight—it’s about protecting everyone’s rights.”
The case raises broader concerns about how courts handle cases from people without lawyers and whether ordinary citizens can get a fair shake when going up against the government.
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