Jefferson

INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff Tyrece Jefferson alleges that E. Beam, a correctional captain at Salinas Valley State Prison, retaliated against Jefferson for filing grievances. Her 42 U.S.C. § 1983 complaint containing these allegations is now before the Court for review pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). Jefferson has stated cognizable First Amendment retaliation and Fourteenth Amendment due process claims against Beam. All other claims are DISMISSED. The Court directs defendant Beam to file in response to the complaint a dispositive motion, or a notice regarding such motion, on or before December 9, 2024.

DISCUSSION

A. Standard of Review A federal court must conduct a preliminary screening in any case in which a prisoner seeks redress from a governmental entity or officer or employee of a governmental entity. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). In its review, the court must identify any cognizable claims and dismiss any claims that are frivolous, malicious, fail to state a claim upon which relief may be granted or seek monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief. See id. § 1915A(b)(1), (2). Pro se pleadings must be liberally construed. See Balistreri v. Pacifica…