Opinion ID: 592857
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Federal Review of the State Court Proceedings

Text: 10 Although the Hendricksons concede that the matters presented in their federal complaint had been brought to the attention of the state court, they contend that such matters were not fairly and impartially determined. Thus, the Hendricksons appear to be seeking federal review of a state court judgment based on alleged constitutional violations in the state court proceedings. 11 A United States district court has no authority to review the final determinations of a state court in judicial proceedings. Worldwide Church of God v. McNair, 805 F.2d 888, 890 (9th Cir.1986). The proper place to seek such review is the United States Supreme Court. 28 U.S.C. § 1257; McNair, 805 F.2d at 890. This doctrine applies even when the challenge to the state court decision involves federal constitutional issues. McNair, 805 F.2d at 891. 12 Accordingly, to the extent that the Hendricksons seek review of the adequacy or constitutionality of the state court proceedings, this court lacks jurisdiction to consider the action. See id.