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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 8 SHANNON R. POWELL, Case No. 1:24-cv-00969-JLT-SKO

Plaintiff, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

THAT PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT BE

v. DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE (Doc. 1) THE UNITED STATES, et al., THIRTY-DAY DEADLINE Defendants. 15 16 On August 19, 2024, Plaintiff Shannon R. Powell (“Plaintiff”), proceeding pro se, filed an 17 action. (Doc. 1.) On that same date, Plaintiff also filed an application to proceed in forma pauperis, 18 which was granted on August 21, 2024. (Docs. 2 & 3.) Plaintiff’s complaint is now before the 19 Court for screening. Upon review, the undersigned finds that the claims presented in Plaintiff's 20 complaint are frivolous and will recommend that the action be dismissed with prejudice.

I. SCREENING REQUIREMENT AND STANDARD

22 In cases where the plaintiff is proceeding in forma pauperis, the Court is required to screen 23 each case and shall dismiss the case at any time if the Court determines…